The following topics are covered in this Trenching and Excavation Competent Person course:

• Definitions of Key Terms Used in the OSHA Excavation Standards (1926 Subpart P)
• OSHA Requirements (federal and state) for being a Competent Person on an excavation site
• General Hazards Associated with Trenching and Excavation Work
• Requirements for Locating and Working Near Underground Utilities
• Dangers Associated with Water Accumulation
• Access and Egress from Trenches and Excavations
• Exposure to Vehicular Traffic
• Identifying and Addressing Potential Atmospheric Hazards Associated with Excavation Work
• Soil Testing and Classification System (per appendix A of the OSHA excavation standard)
• Requirements for Protective Systems
  • Sloping and Benching
  • Shoring
  • Trench Boxes
  • Other protective systems
• Competent Person Inspection Requirements (pre and post-excavation, daily . . .)
• OSHA Directives and Interpretations Related to Trenching and Excavation
• Handling OSHA Enforcement Inspections at Trenching and Excavation Sites

. . . and more

There are no prerequisites required for a student to take the excavation competent person training course. The competent person for excavations training class takes approximately 4-6 hours to complete.

This excavation competent person class consists of PowerPoint instruction, video, workshops and a test to keep the trainees engaged. Attendees will also receive a manual, note packet, and a personalized certificate of completion for successfully completing the excavation competent person training course. And all trenching and excavation competent person training is documented / certified per OSHA requirements.