Excavation and Trenching Safetys
RegisterOVERVIEW
Excavation is deemed one of the most hazardous areas of a site, not just because of the presence of heavy machinery but also as a result of risks such as cave-in to anyone working in the excavation itself. As a result, safe support and safe working methods using excavations are essential on any site. The Safety in Excavation training course will focus on the health and safety requirements relevant to excavations that keep your workforce safe. The training is aimed at anyone required to work in or around excavations, including managers and supervisors, and will give learners the ability to recognize hazards associated with excavation, and the precautionary measures and equipment that will ensure their safety while in the excavation and throughout the process.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Any employees working in or near excavations
PREREQUISITES
The candidate shall be physically able to carry out procedures detailed in the course outline and must
attend all the sessions to be eligible for assessment.
COURSE DETAILS
COURSE DURATION | LANGUAGE | CERTIFICATE |
| 4 Hours | English | DISS |
| * There are no prerequisites for this course. | *Please notify us if an interpretation is required | *Validity: 2 Years |
COURSE OUTLINE
The program focuses on:
- Excavation and Trenching Basics
- Construction Specification
- Hazard Definitions and Identification
- Risk Assessments
- Excavation Inspection
- Soil Classification
- Personal Protective Equipment
- First Aid and the Importance of Reporting
ASSESSMENT
Multiple-choice questions
OVERVIEW
Excavation is deemed one of the most hazardous areas of a site, not just because of the presence of heavy machinery but also as a result of risks such as cave-in to anyone working in the excavation itself. As a result, safe support and safe working methods using excavations are essential on any site. The Safety in Excavation training course will focus on the health and safety requirements relevant to excavations that keep your workforce safe. The training is aimed at anyone required to work in or around excavations, including managers and supervisors, and will give learners the ability to recognize hazards associated with excavation, and the precautionary measures and equipment that will ensure their safety while in the excavation and throughout the process.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Any employees working in or near excavations
PREREQUISITES
The candidate shall be physically able to carry out procedures detailed in the course outline and must
attend all the sessions to be eligible for assessment.
COURSE DETAILS
COURSE DURATION | LANGUAGE | CERTIFICATE |
| 4 Hours | English | DISS |
| * There are no prerequisites for this course. | *Please notify us if an interpretation is required | *Validity: 2 Years |
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