Soil Mechanics
(Excavation Competent Person)
Lecture and Hands On

Purpose:  The purpose of this course of instruction is to provide training requirements for Excavation Competent Person as covered in OSHA Standards.

Terminal Objective:  Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the OSHA Excavation Standard by the following:

Given:  Incomplete statements on OSHA regulations and the safe operation of shoring, wood and hydraulic.

You will:  Complete the statements by selecting the term or phrase that makes each statement valid.

How Well: Achieve a score of 100% on the Knowledge Check.

Enabling Objectives: After completion of this class you will have knowledge in the following areas:

The OSHA Definitions
General Requirements
Protective Systems (Barricading, Sloping, Shoring, and Boxes)
Appendices A, B, C & D for Excavations and Trenching
Excavation Inspections and Soil Inspections

This Excavation Competent Person course does not make you a competent person. This course provides you with the knowledge about the OSHA Excavations Standards. You will need training and experience to be eligible for competent person status. OSHA also requires your employer to designate who the competent person for the job will be.

Length of Class: 7 hours lecture, written test.