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Trenching and Shoring Safety in Construction Environments

This web-based Trenching & Shoring Safety in Construction Environments program aids facilities in adhering to OSHA's rules and implementing secure work methods to prevent mishaps.

Trenching and Shoring Safety in Construction Environments

COURSE OVERVIEW

This web-based Trenching & Shoring Safety in Construction Environments program aids facilities in adhering to OSHA’s rules and implementing secure work methods to prevent workplace incidents. In the U.S., construction workers account for one-fifth of all workplace fatalities, but when they are working within a trench, their risk of a fatal accident more than doubles. Every month, on average, two employees lose their lives when the trench they are working in collapses. By understanding the potential dangers associated with trenching work, many of these fatalities and a significant number of injuries can be avoided.

COURSE TOPICS

The web-based Trenching and Shoring Safety in Construction Environments program covers the following subjects: 

  • The dangers associated with trenching
  • The "competent person" and job site assessment
  • Different types of soil and protective structures
  • Continuous evaluation and testing
  • Entry and exit points, equipment, and setback
  • Adopting a defensive approach to work
  • And additional topics

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

The course is designed to be completed in roughly 45 minutes

PASS MARK

Tests are conducted throughout this online course to reinforce the information provided. To successfully complete the course, a score of 80% is required. If necessary, the course can be retaken up to three times to achieve the pass mark. A comprehensive student manual is available for download and printing, serving as a useful resource for future reference and knowledge retention.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be made available for immediate download and printing.

COURSE PREVIEW

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 30 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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