Trenching and Excavating Safety

The Trenching and Excavation Safety Training course provides workers with essential knowledge to recognize and prevent hazards associated with trenching and excavation work. Participants will learn about the most common risks, including cave-ins, falling loads, hazardous atmospheres, and equipment-related accidents. The course emphasizes hazard identification, proper site preparation, and the importance of protective systems such as shoring, shielding, and sloping to prevent injuries and fatalities on the jobsite.

In addition to hazard awareness, the training covers safe work practices and regulatory compliance. Workers will explore proper entry and exit procedures, emergency response strategies, and the responsibilities of both employees and employers under OSHA standards. By the end of the course, participants will understand how to contribute to a safer work environment, minimize risks, and ensure that trenching and excavation operations are conducted efficiently and safely.

120 mins. in video content. Course duration completion estimated, based on individual students. CEUs: 0.2 Awarded