Excavation & Trenching Competent Person
OSHA-required competent person designation for excavation and trenching operations. Full-day hands-on training.
About This Course
OSHA requires a designated competent person on all excavation and trenching operations. This full-day course prepares workers to identify and classify soil, recognize excavation hazards, select and implement protective systems, and fulfill the OSHA competent person role on site.
Excavation and trenching accidents are among the most deadly in construction. A properly trained competent person is the first line of defense. This certification gives foremen and supervisors the authority and knowledge to keep their crews safe.
What's Included
- Competent person designation documentation
- Soil classification and testing
- Excavation hazard recognition
- Protective system selection and use
- OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P compliance
- Inspection and documentation requirements
Who Is This For?
Foremen, supervisors, and crew leaders responsible for overseeing excavation and trenching operations on construction sites.
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