OSHA 3015: Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics

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Overview

OSHA 3015: Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics

Course Description

Master practicing excavation and trenching the safe way with this course that focuses on adhering to OSHA standards. On a hands-on field trip, you’ll learn how to use instruments like penetrometers and torvane shears and conduct a soil sedimentation test.

Course Content

GENERAL OSHA REQUIREMENTS

  • OSHA Subpart P
  • Compliance Directive
  • Letters of Interpretation

SOIL TESTING AND ANALYSIS

  • Penetrometers
  • Torvane shears
  • Roll tests, wet shake tests, and thumb penetration tests
  • Sedimentation testing

SLOPING AND BENCHING PROCEDURES

TRENCH SHIELDS AND SHORING REQUIREMENTS

HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERES

Requirements & Materials
Important Information

Although enrollment in online OSHA numbered courses is restricted to students in OSHA's Region IV (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee), individuals who have an established relationship with Georgia Tech (have previously taken courses at Georgia Tech OTIEC), are not prohibited from registering for OSHA numbered online courses if they reside outside of OSHA's Region IV.

Session Details

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for general contractors, subcontractors, facility owners, and safety professionals who practice or supervise excavation, trenching, and soil mechanics.

OSHA professionals working on jobsite

What You Will Learn

  • OSHA standards for excavation and soil mechanics
  • Penetrometers, torvane shears, and sedimentation tests
  • Proper sloping and benching techniques
  • Installation of hydraulic shoring
  • Requirements for use of trench shields
  • Common engineering practices for P.E. designed protective systems
OSHA professionals working on construction jobsite

How You Will Benefit

  • Review the compliance directive and letters of interpretation applicable to trenching and excavation
  • Understand practical soil mechanics and how it applies to the stability of shored and unshored slopes and walls of excavations.
  • Learn about different types of shoring, both hydraulic, and wood timbers.
  • Practice using different testing methods.
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- Rodrigues "Rocky" Smith
Safety Manager

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We enable employers to provide specialized, on-location training on their own timetables. Our world-renowned experts can create unique content that meets your employees' specific needs. We also have the ability to deliver courses via web conferencing or on-demand online videos. For 15 or more students, it is more cost-effective for us to come to you.

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  • Flexible Schedule
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  • Earn a Certificate
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