Excavation/Trenching W/Confined Space
Thursday August 12, 2024
7:30am-11:30am
ABC Education Center: Bellefield Office Park, Arbor Building 1621 114th Ave SE, Suite 110 Bellevue WA, 98004 425.646.8000 or 800.640.7789
Pricing:
ABC Retro Member – Free
ABC Member - $195.00
Non-member - $225.00
Are you up to standards for Confined Space training? Are your employees aware of the dangers of working in a confined space? Entering confined spaces presents numerous hazards for a construction worker, frequently resulting in serious illness or fatality. Often the hazards can’t be seen or otherwise sensed - until it is too late. This class will cover discuss an overview of confined space requirements, review of federal and state standards, pre-entry testing and hazard elimination, hazardous atmospheres, and work environment hazards.
A mistake while trenching or excavating could be deadly. Is your crew properly trained? Foremen and superintendents must have training in soil analysis, sloping, benching, shielding and protective systems, water accumulation, daily inspection requirements, emergency procedures and knowledge of OSHA and DOSH excavation standards. The person in charge must be able to identify predictable or potential hazards and know how to take corrective action.
The course will include videos, slides, and in-class exercises to reinforce the information provided and cover:
• WAC 296-155-PART N
• Requirements for General Protection, Protective Systems, Fall Protection and Daily Inspections
• Soil Classifications
• Sloping and Benching
• Timber Shoring
• Aluminum Hydraulic Shoring
• Selection of Protective Systems
• Stability of Adjacent Structures
• Permit vs Non Permit Requirements
• Air Monitoring Requirements
• Entrant/Attendant/Supervisor Duties
• Non-Entry Emergency Evacuation Plans
• Posting Requirements
• Signs/Symptoms of Exposure
• Written test
Cancellation Policy for Events & Classes:
48-hour notice must be given for cancellations (unless otherwise noted).
Substitutions are permitted.
No-shows and late cancellations will be billed for the full amount.