Training Objective

To look at the hazards and safety precautions including legislative requirements when doing any type of trenching or excavating work

Training Topics

• What is a Trench vs an Excavation
• Roles and Responsibilities -OHSA
• Construction Reg 213/91 Requirements
• Hazards of trenching
• Cave Ins
• Soil types
• Vibration
• Surcharge
• Previous Excavations
• Existing Foundations
• Weather
• Protective measures to be taken against cave ins
• Other Hazards and protective measures
• Emergency Procedures