Have an OSHA authorized trainer come to your site in the greater Portland ME area and conduct a Competent Person for Trenching and Excavation Training Course for your group. 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 (including the Call 811 system and Maine state underground utility 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
- Alternate Protective Systems for Trenches and Excavations
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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 in Portland ME or elsewhere in the state of Maine on a weekday or 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 Portland ME or the surrounding area for your group, please
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or call 1-877-771-76742 (toll free call)
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