Essentials In Excavation Safety

Essentials In Excavation Safety is a FREE, 4 hour OSHA hot topic course designed to educate workers about the hazards associated with trenching and excavation work. Participants will be able to identify potential hazards and what steps can be taken to avoid unsafe conditions. In addition to the classrsoom portion, virtual reality will be used to enhance the learning experience. 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Identify common excavation hazards
• List appropriate PPE
• State steps to avoid unsafe conditions

Language:   This course is taught in English.   

Target Audience:  Any worker participating in excavation and trenching work on the jobsite, those performing safety and health evaluations or training, site supervisors, and those interested in learning about Excavation safety.

Prerequisites:  None

Minimum Class Size:  3

Maximum Class Size:  40

Course Length:   4 hours

Format:  Lecture, Discussion,  Audio/Visual