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Trenching and Excavating

Intermediate-level course designed to cover necessary OSHA requirements in relation to sloping, benching, shoring, and alternative protective methods. Participants can expect to discuss interpretation and the use of shoring tables, as well.

By: Click Safety | Format: Online | Duration: 50 minutes | Certification: 24 Months | Language: English
Last Updated: 01/17/24

What you'll learn

ClickSafety’s Trenching and Excavation Practical Applications for Construction online course covers all pertinent information regarding sloping configurations and shoring applications in accordance with OSHA construction standards, Subpart P. Upon successful completion of this course, individuals can expect to:

 

  • Be familiar with the sloping and benching requirements for types A, B, and C soils
  • Know how to locate and use shoring tables for timber shoring and aluminum hydraulic shoring
  • Understand the requirements for using both shields and trench boxes as viable alternative to shoring or sloping

Description

The Trenching and Excavation Practical Applications for Construction online training from ClickSafety is an intermediate-level course designed to cover necessary OSHA requirements in relation to sloping, benching, shoring, and alternative protective methods. Participants can expect to discuss interpretation and the use of shoring tables, as well.

NOTICE: This course references OSHA Subpart P of the Safety and Health Regulations for Construction, CFR 1926.

ClickSafety’s Trenching and Excavation Practical Applications for Construction online training discusses the sloping and benching requirements for types A, B, and C soils. Additionally, participants can expect a heavy focus on locating and using shoring tables for both timber shoring and aluminum hydraulic shoring.

Course topics

  • Introduction to trenching and excavation
  • Sloping configurations
  • Shoring
  • Timber shoring
  • Aluminum hydraulic shoring
  • Additional types of shoring
  • Trench boxes

Specific industry terms discussed throughout the duration of the course include the following:

  • OSHA Subpart P: 29 CFR 1926
  • Appendices B, C, and D of Subpart P
  • Sloping
  • Benching
  • Shoring
Trenching and Excavating
$45.00
Topics covered:
  • Be familiar with the sloping and benching requirements for types A, B, and C soils
  • Know how to locate and use shoring tables for timber shoring and aluminum hydraulic shoring
  • Understand the requirements for using both shields and trench boxes as viable alternative to shoring or sloping
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