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Excavation Safety: Are You a Competent Person? |
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Safety |
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| Course Description |
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OSHA's new excavation standard states that a competent person is: "one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings, or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees and has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them." OSHA states that you must have specific training in and knowledge about: soil analysis, use of protective systems and the requirements of the standard. OSHA requires a competent person to perform soil analyses and determine the protective system to be used in excavations. Daily inspections are also required. Inspection personnel must be trained in the new OSHA regulations. This seminar will present key trenching/excavation topics: soil analysis, protective systems (sloping, shoring, shielding), hazardous atmospheres, excavation site safety and hazard recognition. *Equivalent to twelve Training Contact Hours (TCHs). |
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| Who Should Attend |
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This seminar is designed for water utility professionals, both management and operations, who desire "competent person" proficiency in trenching/excavations as it applies to the OSHA regulations. It will also be of interest to public works and construction professionals involved in excavation/trenching. Please note: This course is not offered as a certification program. The examination is designed to demonstrate proficiency only. |
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Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend you must contact NEWWA in writing two business days prior to the start of this program to request a refund or credit minus a $30 administrative fee. If you contact NEWWA within one business day you will be charged 100% of the original course registration fee. This charge is non-refundable and non-transferable. Written refund/credit request made for special circumstances will be considered if received within two weeks from the start date of this program. Credit issues are valid for six months from the date of this program. |
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