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Excavation Protective Systems Course

Excavation Protective Systems Course

This is a course which is now mandated by OSHA for workers who work around or in excavations of any depth. Workers who complete the course are issued completion cards from Omni Safety Services - your proof of compliance with the OSHA mandate for worker safety training.

There is no mandate on retraining at any specific time intervals, however retraining will have to take place if new types of excavation hazards are introduced, changes occur for which the worker(s) are unfamiliar with, or if retraining is indicated by the worker(s) actions.

This 4 or 8 hour course is usually held for 1/2 day Friday, or 1/2 day Saturday - but can be held on any day or evening. Class size is not restricted, however 45 persons is a practical limit. Larger classes would have to be split up into separate sessions, and a discounted price would apply.

Your course topics may be selected from the following list. Note that the Items in red are required by OSHA:

  • The Nature of and Protection from Excavation Hazards
  • Regulatory Requirements for Excavations
  • The Nature of and Classification of Soil Types
  • Steps to Take Before and During Excavation
  • One Call Notification and Utility Markings Color Codes
  • Emergency Actions for Cave-Ins
  • Sloping Protective Systems
  • Shoring Protective Systems
  • Shielding Protective Systems

All attendees receive PowerPoint Handouts for all topics, a handouts binder, and one CFR manual for the Company's use. Certificates are sent directly to the contractor for forwarding. Expect 1-2 weeks for certificates. Please call if certificates are needed earlier (say for a special project).