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Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring Safety
Upon wrapping up this topic, you'll be proficient in identifying the traits of a correctly set up excavation site. Moreover, you'll learn how to identify potential risks while operating in and around excavations.
By the end of this topic, you’ll be proficient in identifying the traits of a correctly set up excavation site. Moreover, you’ll learn how to identify potential risks while operating in and around excavations. Additionally, you’ll be aware of the safety measures that need to be taken while operating in and around excavations.
After successfully finishing this course, you should have a broader comprehension of how to identify:
- The traits of a properly set up excavation site.
- The necessary guidelines for cave-in protection and accurately identify the steps to ensure employee safety in an excavation.
- The risks present in and around an excavation or trenching site, along with the required safety measures and precautions to protect employees.
- Creating a Safe Excavation Site
- Cave-In Protection
- Other Hazards
Approximately 20 minutes
Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 20 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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