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Training

Trenching Safety

This course discusses the inherent dangers of trenching operations and outlines the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) rules and regulations on construction excavation. Recognizing the potential cave-in factors, identifying soils, using proper sloping and shoring techniques, and backfilling are all discussed, along with pneumatic and hydraulic shoring systems. A review and work problems using OSHA’s timber shoring charts gives the participants knowledge and use of this valuable resource. A review of work zone traffic control and the one-call system (Miss Utility) will also be presented. The session will close with discussions on the importance of a qualified inspector and recordkeeping.

Provider: Maryland Transportation Technology Transfer Center
Length: 6 hrs.
Languages: English
Locations: Maryland (MD)
Website: Link to URL
Record Types: Courses and Programs
Topics: Trenching

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