Excavation Safety Training Program

Hundreds of workers each year are buried alive while working in excavations, and thousands more are injured. Most of these excavation accidents occur at depths of only 5 to 15 feet, and many are a direct result of the inability to recognize a hazardous situation. Correcting mistakes after the work has begun slows down the operation, adds to the cost, and increases the possibility of an excavation failure. All excavations on a jobsite should be assessed for potential hazards so that protective systems may be put in place under the direct supervision of a Competent Person. This program provides comprehensive training materials that can be used to train your Competent Person. The complete training program includes: Excavation Instructors Reference Manual* Managing Excavation Hazards Handbook Excavation Video PowerPoint Presentation on CD-ROM