Trenching & Excavation Training

Competent Person
TRenching & Excavation
Training

OSHA Competent Person Requirements:

Excavating is recognized as one of the most hazardous construction operations.  Most workers caught in a cave-in are either seriously injured or killed.
OSHA requires that there be a “Competent Person” present whenever a worker enters an excavation or trench.  Under Massachusetts General Laws, a “Competent Person” must be present during any excavation operation.
OSHA defines a "Competent Person" as "one who by way of training and/or experience, is knowledgeable of applicable OSHA Standards, capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate those hazards. 

Course Description:

This program has been developed to help employers meet the OSHA training requirement for a “Competent Person”. This course consists of classroom study (course manual provided),  “hands-on” demonstration of study material, OSHA Subpart P 1926.650 review (OSHA Regulations provided), case studies of OSHA violations and citations (fines), course hand outs, photos, video presentation, and written exam to evaluate student competency.    
Pre-Requisite:   NoneMinimum Class Size:   6 StudentsTime:  5 ½ to 6 hours  Cost:   Call for Pricing

Recommended Personnel to Attend:

Machine Operators, Business Owners, Supervisors, General Contractors, or anyone in a supervisory position at an excavation site.

Course Objectives: 
Upon completion of this course, participants will:
-  Understand the role of a “Competent Person”
    in excavation operations.
-  Recognize Excavation Hazards that could result
    in a cave-in.
-  Have knowledge of the OSHA Standard pertaining
   to excavations.
-  Understand important terminology, definitions
   and numbers used in excavation operations.
-  Demonstrate how to determine soil types.
-  Understand the use of protective systems
   (sloping, shoring and shielding) to protect workers
   from potential cave-ins. 
-  Understand how to coordinate a trench rescue 
   procedure.

Course Materials Provided:
-  Course Manual “Trenching & Excavation” 
   Reference & Training Guide.
-  OSHA Standard for Excavation
    (Subpart P 1926.650)
-  Excavation Checklist
-  Trenching Log and various handouts.
-  Certificate of Training Wallet Card.

All classes are taught in English.

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Competent Person TRenching & Excavation Training

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