Excavations
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Cave-ins are considered the most dangerous trench and excavation hazard. In addition, other potentially fatal hazards also exist in excavations, such as asphyxiation due to lack of oxygen in a confined space, inhalation of toxic fumes, drowning, falls, water accumulation, etc. The OSHA standards intend to protect workers in trenches and excavations. This course gives you a basic understanding of how to work safely in excavations and what important points are required to consider when working in an excavation.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify factors that pose a hazard to employees working in excavations
- Learn how to protect employees from cave-ins
- Understand the role of a competent person at an excavation site
- Explore other various related issues associated with excavations
TOPICS COVERED
- OSHA Standards
- The Dangers of Excavations
- Protection of Employees
- Hazardous Conditions
- Access and Egress
- Falls and Equipment
- Planning
- Competent Person
- Summary
OSHA CERTIFICATION
A printable certificate can be downloaded immediately upon successful completion of this 1 hour course.
ON-Demand Training
Once you enrolled in the course you have up to six (6) full months to complete the course. You can log in and train whenever and from wherever you want. Work at your own pace and complete the course in multiple sessions or all at one time. Online registration and training convenience makes SafetyInsider your on-demand trainer.
TESTING
Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 100% to proceed forward to the next lesson.
Final Exam- Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course. The final exam can be taken three times if necessary.
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