DESCRIPTION
Cave-ins are considered the most dangerous trench and excavation hazard. In addition, other potentially fatal hazards also exist in excavations, such as asphyxiation due to lack of oxygen in a confined space, inhalation of toxic fumes, drowning, falls, water accumulation, etc. The OSHA standards intend to protect workers in trenches and excavations. This course gives you a basic understanding of how to work safely in excavations and what important points are required to consider when working in an excavation. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Identify factors that pose a hazard to employees working in excavations Learn how to protect employees from cave-ins Understand the role of a competent person at an excavation site Explore other various related issues associated with excavations TOPICS COVERED: OSHA Standards The Dangers of Excavations Protection of Employees Hazardous Conditions Access and Egress Falls and Equipment Planning Competent Person Summary TESTING: Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 100% to proceed forward to the next lesson. Final Exam- Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course. The final exam can be taken three times if necessary.

This course takes approximately 1 hour to complete.

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Online Institute Training