OSHA standards require, before any worker
entry, that employers have a competent person
inspect trenches daily and as conditions change
to ensure elimination of excavation hazards.
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.