Approved Education

Cal-OSHA: Excavations

Provider: Mason Contractors Association of America
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 1

Cave-ins are considered the most dangerous trench and excavation hazard. In addition, other potentially fatal hazards also exist in excavations, such as asphyxiation due to lack of oxygen in a confined space, inhalation of toxic fumes, drowning, falls, water accumulation, etc. The OSHA standards intend to protect workers in trenches and excavations. This course gives you a basic understanding of how to work safely in excavations and what important points are required to consider when working in an excavation.

All quizzes must be passed with a 100% to proceed forward to the next lesson. Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course. The final exam can be taken three times if necessary.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify factors that pose a hazard to employees working in excavations
2. Learn how to protect employees from cave-ins
3. Understand the role of a competent person at an excavation site
4. Explore other various related issues associated with excavations

• OSHA Standards
• The Dangers of Excavations
• Protection of Employees
• Hazardous Conditions
• Access and Egress
• Falls and Equipment
• Planning
• Competent Person

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