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OSHA#3015 : Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics

Currently Scheduled Sessions

Start DateDurationTimeLocationSeats Remaining
12/17/243 day(s)

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Rochester Home Builders Association

15
04/15/253 day(s)

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Rochester Home Builders Association

15
07/15/253 day(s)

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Rochester Home Builders Association

15

Course Description

This course covers the OSHA Excavation Standard and safety and health aspects of excavation and trenching. Course topics include practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of shored and unshored slopes and walls of excavations, introduction of various types of shoring (wood timbers and hydraulic), soil classification, and use of protective systems. Testing methods are demonstrated and students participate in workshops in the use of instruments such as penetrometers, torvane shears, and engineering rods. Upon course completion of students will have the ability to assess employers' compliance with the OSHA Excavation Standard, utilize soil testing methods to classify soil types, determine protective systems for excavation operations, and training requirements.

Minimum student contact hours: 20

All participants must bring a current copy of the OSHA regulations, 29 CFR 1926, to the course.

Cost:
$795



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