SAF117 EXCAVATION/TRENCHING FOR THE COMPETENT PERSON

This course covers the roles and responsibilities of the employer to educate and assign a competent person to excavation sites. Students will learn:

  • How to define and apply OSHA Excavation Standards
  • Excavation hazards and control measures
  • Soil analysis techniques
  • Protective system requirements
  • Emergency response best practices

Upon course completion, students will understand the importance and duties of a competent person in excavation work and have the knowledge and skills required for performing these duties.