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Your team can complete courses anytime, anywhere, on any device. We’ve compiled the best excavator training manual PDF files that will teach your team about the specifics of the excavator and some tips on how to operate it safely and efficiently.
OSHA has emphasized the importance of excavation safety through outreach and inspection efforts based upon data which clearly establishes the significant risk to employees working in and around excavations.
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- Discuss variables affecting excavation safety - Describe ten most common excavation hazards and risk factors for each - Explain how trench cave-ins happen
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Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous construction operations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Excavation standards, 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1926, Subpart P, contain requirements for excavation and trenching operations.
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In response to a recent spike in trenching fatalities, the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has updated the National Emphasis Program on preventing trenching and excavation collapses. NSC is proud to partner with OSHA in bringing these materials to you.
OSHA Training Toolbox Talk: Basic Excavation Safety – Safety Tips for Sloped & Benched Excavations [Reference 1926 Subpart P] Sloping or benching the walls of an excavation can help prevent cave-ins IF they are cut to the required slope and angle. So never enter an excavation, even if the walls appear to you to be
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Never enter a trench unless it has been inspected by a competent person. Provide a safe means of entering and exiting the trench or excavation with ladders, steps or ramps. Test for atmospheric hazards such as low oxygen, hazardous fumes, and toxic gases.
