3010 Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics

Available CEU Credit: 2.1
Safety CM Points: 3.0
BCSP Points available

Course Content
Participants are taught the scope of OSHA’s excavation standards (29 CFR 1926-Subpart P) and its application; soil mechanics and classification; how to use soil information to determine the correct protective system needed; and how to identify the hazards associated with trenching. Each participant will receive a manual and a pocket penetrometer.

Prerequisites/Participant Tools
Students are asked to bring a soil sample for class exercise. All other required tools will be provided. The course manual will be provided. The course manual on CD and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) may be purchased for an additional fee.

Course Topics

• Soil classification
• Protective systems
• Sloping and benching
• Timber shoring for trenches
• Alternatives to timber shoring
• Shield installation and removal
• Handling an OSHA inspection
• Inspection procedures for enforcing the excavation standard

This program can be delivered on site. Call Arlene Cook at 734.487.6991 for details.
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