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Provide your crew with the skills and knowledge that they need to work safely on every dig. Trench and excavation safety training builds the knowledge to assess the soil, put the right protection in place and work confidently as the excavation goes on. It's made for construction teams and matched to the conditions they meet on site.
Trench vs Excavation
A trench and an excavation aren't the same thing, and the difference changes what the rules require. We'll cover what sets them apart and the point at which the job needs a competent person involved.
Before You Break Ground
A lot of the risk is settled before a shovel goes in. This covers the checks and precautions that come first, so hazards get handled up front rather than found halfway down.
Soil Types and Protective Systems
Soil classification drives which protective system a dig needs. We'll cover the main soil types alongside the systems that suit each, such as sloping, benching, shoring and shielding.
Staying Safe During the Dig
Staying safe is an ongoing job once you're underway. You'll work through the practices that keep a dig sound, including how to read tabulated data and respond as conditions shift.
Course Formats
How Do You Learn?
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Onsite
A Lancaster Safety instructor comes to you and trains your team in person. We love these sessions as our trainers enjoy interacting with you face-to-face.
Who Is This Course For?
Trench and excavation safety training suits the construction crews doing the digging just as much as the people who plan, inspect and supervise it.
Excavation & Groundwork Crews
Construction Site Supervisors & Foremen
Utility & Pipeline Workers
Equipment Operators
Safety Inspectors
Contractors & Subcontractors
Why Choose Us?
Trusted Nationwide
With more than 20 years in safety and OSHA compliance, we know what it takes to build safer workplaces and navigate real-world compliance challenges. As an OSHA VPP Star Mobile Workforce, we bring proven safety practices and hands-on experience to every client. Our nationwide team of Safety & Health Professionals gives you access to knowledgeable, responsive support whenever and wherever you need it.
Train Anytime, Anywhere
Our experience has taught us that effective training needs to work around your employees and your operations—not the other way around. Choose the format and schedule that fits your workplace, whether that means training employees together at your location, remotely with a live trainer, or online anytime. Training is available in English and Spanish, with closed captioning offered in 25+ languages for online courses.
Compliance to Feel Confident About
Knowing what training you need can be challenging. Our experienced Safety & Health Professionals help take the guesswork out of the process by delivering the training your employees need while helping you meet OSHA requirements. We provide training documentation for your records, signed by all attendees. When applicable, certificates of completion or wallet cards will be provided.
Trusted Nationwide
With more than 20 years in safety and OSHA compliance, we know what it takes to build safer workplaces and navigate real-world compliance challenges. As an OSHA VPP Star Mobile Workforce, we bring proven safety practices and hands-on experience to every client. Our nationwide team of Safety & Health Professionals gives you access to knowledgeable, responsive support whenever and wherever you need it.
Train Anytime, Anywhere
Our experience has taught us that effective training needs to work around your employees and your operations—not the other way around. Choose the format and schedule that fits your workplace, whether that means training employees together at your location, remotely with a live trainer, or online anytime. Training is available in English and Spanish, with closed captioning offered in 25+ languages for online courses.
Compliance to Feel Confident About
Knowing what training you need can be challenging. Our experienced Safety & Health Professionals help take the guesswork out of the process by delivering the training your employees need while helping you meet OSHA requirements. We provide training documentation for your records, signed by all attendees. When applicable, certificates of completion or wallet cards will be provided.
"Our company will be using Lancaster Safety for all of our future safety trainings! Everyone learned what they needed to learn while also having a very good time. Hands down the best safety training company we have used and we will continue to use their services."
Lindsey
"Everyone involved in the process was great! From scheduling to our training with our trainer Orpheus, everything went very smooth. Orpheus was very knowledgeable and thorough on the subject."
Tyler Hytla
"I highly recommend the Lancaster team for all of your safety needs. The entire team is responsive, knowledgeable, and efficient. The training content is relevant and presented in a manner easy for employees to digest. It is a relief having them in your corner."
Jennifer Hevelone
"Lancaster provided an excellent trainer who was engaging and energetic throughout the day long safety training. They provided a valuable service for our team."
Jordan Cummings
Trenching & Excavation Resources
Trenching & Excavating Tips Infographic
The Basics of Trenching & Excavating
Blog: Don't Get Caught in the Trenches!
What Safety Training is Required?
Need More Than Training?
Training is just the start of a complete health and safety program. If your team needs safety procedures and ongoing compliance support, we also offer full service partnerships where we help your business to build a safety culture.
