This
course highlights key elements of the OSHA Excavation Standards and describes
safe work practices that can protect workers from cave-ins and
other hazards.
2) Excavations in Construction Soil Classification
3) OSHA 1926 Subpart P Appendix A – Soil Classification
4) Types of Soils
5) What is Soil ?
6) Soil Classification Outline
7) What are the Different Types of Soil? Trenching and Excavation | Construction
Learning Outcomes:
Training Objectives and Expectations:
i.Trainees will become familiar with terms associated with excavations and underpinning activities
ii. Trainees will become generally familiar with recognizing, avoiding and preventing safety issues concerning soil failures, undermining and structural collapse.
iii. Trainees will learn the responsibilities of permit holder to project adjoining structures
iv. Trainees will learn the role of Competent Persons in excavations
Completion Requirements:
100% appearance for the course
Fully involvement in all class trainings (determined by instructor)
Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
Completion of mandatory quiz assessments
As applicable, attainment of least passing score on required end-of-course examination
Participation and submittal of end-of-course assessment form (must provide name on form to
obtain credit)
Students may request IACET CEU credit upon successful completion of the course, provided all required criteria are met. This option is available for those who wish to receive official recognition of their continuing education.