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CAL/OSHA: Excavations

California's OSHA Standards

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. 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.

Category: CAL/OSHA: Construction
Duration: 1 Hour

$20.00

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Training 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

Training Topics

  • OSHA Standards
  • The Dangers of Excavations
  • Protection of Employees
  • Hazardous Conditions
  • Access and Egress
  • Falls and Equipment
  • Planning
  • Competent Person

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