Trenching & Excavating
Safety Training

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Trenching fatalities have been on the rise, which is why OSHA launched a National Emphasis Program that inspects over 1,000 jobsites. Protect your team by scheduling training today.

Trenching & Excavating Training Course Agenda

Trench and excavation work is essential in developing our infrastructure and becomes vital when maintenance situations arise. This line of work can be dangerous if certain precautions are not taken. This training will review the difference between a trench and excavation, what is required to be a competent person, and safety precautions to take when completing the work (before and during). This training also covers the different types of soil classifications as well as the types of protective systems that can be used with each type of soil.

Trenching and excavating safety training from Lancaster Safety

Trenching & Excavation Safety Topics

  • Introduction to Trenching & Excavation
  • Golden Rule/Differences Between Excavation & Trenching
  • Competent Person/Safety Precautions Before Starting Work
  • Soil Types & Protective Systems
  • Tabulated Data & Safety Practices During Excavation & Trenching
  • What’s Wrong/Safe Photos & Review
TRAINING IS OFFERED AT YOUR LOCATION: TRAINING IS OFFERED IN A LIVE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM: TRAINING IS OFFERED IN OUR ONLINE OSHA TRAINING CENTER: HOW FREQUENTLY SHOULD THIS TOPIC BE TRAINED ON: IS A WRITTEN SAFETY PROGRAM NEEDED FOR THIS TOPIC?
Initially with each job, Retraining is recommended at least annually Yes

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