Excavation and Trenching Safety Basic
Excavation and Trenching Safety Awareness Training
Full day course
This course is designed to give workers awareness of the hazards when on trenching projects covering;
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safe practises based on the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations on construction projects.
Program outline is as follows:
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the regulations,
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general requirements,
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definitions,
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causes of cave-ins
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soil mechanics and soil types
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equipment used in trenching
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access/egress
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Inspections
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Hazards and preventive measures
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Utilities
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Electrical hazards (powerlines above and below ground)
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material handling
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housekeeping
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confined space
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emergency procedures
