Spanish - Excavations
CATEGORY: Construction
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Cave-ins are considered the most dangerous trench and excavation hazard. In addition, other potentially fatal hazards also exist in excavations, such as asphyxiation due to lack of oxygen in a confined space, inhalation of toxic fumes, drowning, falls, water accumulation, etc. The OSHA standards intend to protect workers in trenches and excavations. This course gives you a basic understanding of how to work safely in excavations and what important points are required to consider when working in an excavation.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Identify factors that pose a hazard to employees working in excavations
- Learn how to protect employees from cave-ins
- Understand the role of a competent person at an excavation site
- Explore other various related issues associated with excavations
TOPICS COVERED:
- OSHA Standards
- The Dangers of Excavations
- Protection of Employees
- Hazardous Conditions
- Access and Egress
- Falls and Equipment
- Planning
- Competent Person
- Summary
REGULATORY REQUIREMENT:
Please see the state/regulatory requirements
SEAT TIME: This course has been approved for 1 hour.
COURSE PRE-REQUISITE: N/A
TESTING:
Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 100% to proceed forward to
the next lesson.
Final Exam- Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course. The
final exam can be taken three times if necessary.
