COMPETENT PERSON TRAINING –TRENCHING & EXCAVATION

Have a professional trainer conduct a Competent Person for Excavation Training Course for your group. The class is based on the requirements of Subpart P of the Federal OSHA CFR 1926 construction standards for excavations. However, we also address any nuances that may appear in state OSHA regulations, where applicable.

The OSHA Construction Standard defines a competent person as someone who is:

• capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings, or
• working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and
• who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

Topics covered include:

• Definitions of Key Terms Used in the OSHA Excavation Standards
• OSHA Requirements for a Competent Person
• General Hazards Associated with Trenching and Excavation Work
• Requirements for Locating and Working Near Underground Utilities (Federal and State)
• Dangers Associated with Water Accumulation
• Access and Egress from Trenches and Excavations
• Exposure to Vehicular Traffic
• Identifying and Addressing Potential Atmospheric Hazards Associated with Excavation Work
• Soil Testing and Classification
• Requirements for Protective Systems
• Sloping and Benching
• Shoring
• Trench Boxes
• Competent Person Inspection Requirements
• OSHA Directives and Interpretations Related to Trenching and Excavation
• OSHA Inspections at Excavation Sites