Excavation as Confined Space with Other Notable Hazards

Provider: Informa
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 1.50

This practical application of federal regulation governing trenching and excavation work will include insight into suggestive best practices from a seasoned Professional Civil Engineer and Certified Safety Professional. This seminar is designed for those with previous hands-on experience seeking real world information with respect to recognizing safety hazards commonly associated with excavation work. It will offer attendees an in-depth discussion and interactive analysis of the top ten safety concerns in excavation work.

1. Identify relevant Federal OSHA regulation from 29 CFR 1926.650-653 and 29 CFR 1910.146
2. Outline stability factors impacting soil’s unconfined compressive strength, soil cohesion, and friction
3. Discuss confined space and hazardous atmosphere issues encountered while doing excavation work
4. Evaluate common means and methods mandated by OSHA for competent person soil classification

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