Does
your company perform excavation work in the greater Houston TX area? Then you are required by the OSHA Excavation standards
to have a "Competent Person" oversee worker safety at the
excavation site. And a true Competent Person needs training on the OSHA excavation standards.
Have an OSHA authorized trainer come to your site in the greater Houston Texas area and conduct a Competent Person for Trenching and Excavation Training Course for your group. This course is in big demand not only for construction companies, but also for oil and gas pipelines / distribution operations and at refineries.
The class is based on the requirements of Subpart P of the Federal OSHA CFR 1926 construction standards for excavations.
The following topics are covered in this Excavation Competent Person training course:
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Definitions of Key Terms Used in the OSHA Excavation Standards
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OSHA Requirements to be The Competent Person on a Trenching / Excavation Site
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General Hazards Associated with Trenching and Excavation Work
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Requirements for Locating and Working Near Underground Utilities (includes the Call 811 system and the TX state underground utilities protection codes)
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Dangers Associated with Water Accumulation
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Access and Egress from Trenches and Excavations
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Exposure to Vehicular Traffic
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Identifying and Addressing Potential Atmospheric Hazards Associated with Excavation Work
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Soil Testing and Classification
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Requirements for Protective Systems
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Sloping and Benching
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Shoring
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Trench Boxes
- Other Protective Systems
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Competent Person Inspection Requirements
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OSHA Directives and Interpretations Related to Trenching and Excavation
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OSHA Inspections at Excavation Sites
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. . . and more
The competent person for trenching and excavation class takes one day to complete, and can be conducted anywhere in the greater Houston TX area on a weekday or on a Saturday, whichever works best for you. The excavation competent person class consists of PowerPoint, video, workshops, and testing to keep the trainees engaged. Attendees will also receive a manual, note packet, and a certificate of completion for the trenching and excavation competent person training course. And the employer receives a training certification form containing all information and signatures required to document the completion of your excavation competent person training class.
To request a proposal for an onsite excavation competent person training class in the Houston TX area for your group, please
CLICK HERE to contact us
or call 1-877-771-6742
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