Excavation & Trenching Safety Training - Video Kit

Excavations are inherently unstable, and trench failures can be fatal. This course introduces core trenching/excavation hazards, roles (including the competent person), protective measures, and safe access/egress so crews can work more safely around open cuts and trenches.

Highlights

Runtime: ~15 minutes
Formats: USB / DVD (physical)
Languages: English (Spanish where available)
Instructor kit: PowerPoint, quiz + answer key, certificate & wallet card, attendance log, training outline, compliance manual

Topics Covered

• Overview of OSHA Standard on Trenching and Excavation

• Hazards of trenching and excavation

• Competent Person Roles and Duties

• Safety Precautions

• Access & Egress

• Excavated Materials (Spoil)

• Confined Spaces

• Mobile Equipment

• Surface Crossing

What’s Included

• 15-minute Excavation & Trenching Safety video

• Instructor PowerPoint

• Printable: training outline, compliance manual, certificate & wallet cards, attendance log/sign-in, employee quiz & answer key, supplemental handouts

Specs & Options

Standards: OSHA 29 CFR 1926 (trenching/excavation scope)
Formats: USB, DVD • Languages: EN (ES where available)

Classroom/theory component. Employers remain responsible for site-specific protective systems (sloping, shoring, shielding), competent-person designation, and daily inspections.

Outcomes

Learners recognize trench/excavation hazards, know key precautions and access/egress rules, understand competent-person duties, and apply safer practices.

Who Should Take It

Anyone working on or around trenching/excavation projects; useful for orientation, refresher, and train-the-trainer.

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