Excavations

30 mins
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Excavation activities are executed million of times around the world. Excavation is one of the most risky kinds of jobs in the construction industry. There are thousands of construction workers who lose their lives each year while working on trench excavation particularly while digging to lay pipe or place manholes, conduit runs, or footings.

 

The following course will cover health and safety essentials regarding excavations work such as:

 

  • What precautions must be taken to protect employees during excavation work?
  • When does an excavation have to be inspected?
  • Do any inspection form(s) have to be filled in?
  • What hazards are associated with excavation work?

 

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Who should do this course?

All employees

 

What will you learn on this course?

At the end of this course, participants will know:

  • What precautions must be taken to protect employees during excavation work?
  • When does an excavation have to be inspected?
  • Do any inspection form(s) have to be filled in?
  • What hazards are associated with excavation work?

 

How does it work?

You complete each module as part of the course. All participants must take part in an assessment consisting of 10 multiple choice questions. A grade of 80% is required in order to pass the assessment. If you don’t pass, then there is no need to worry as you can re-take the course as many times as you need.

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