Trench & Excavation Safety/Competent Person

This course focuses on the OSHA standards, and on the acute safety aspects of excavation and trenching. Students are introduced to practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability excavations. Various types of shoring (wood timbers, sheet piling, and hydraulic) are covered. Testing methods are demonstrated, and an exercise is conducted allowing students to use instruments such as penetrometers, torvane shears, and engineering rods.

Platinum Engineering & Safety can also assist you by sending a trainer to the field for hands on inspection and training on excavation practices and compliance.