Canceled - Safety Series - Trenching & Excavation Training
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Date and Time
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
11:30am-1:00pm
Location
Home Builders Association of the Sioux Empire Board Room
Fees/Admission
$15 for members
$30 for non-members
Includes lunch
Registration Deadline:
Friday, April 23 by 5pm
Cancellation policy: Any registrations received after the registration deadline, “walk-ins” or “no shows” that are not cancelled 48 hours prior to the event will be invoiced the equivalent to the expense taken upon the association for that reservation.
Contact Information
Todd Anawski
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Description
Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous construction operations. Trench collapses, or cave-ins, are a significant risk and safety issue, and cause dozens of fatalities and hundreds of injuries each year. These types of incidents are tragic—and they are preventable.
OSHA believes there is a potential of collapse in all excavations. This leads to the increased emphasis on trenching and excavating that is driven by collapses and fatalities. During the session, we will look at the top hazards that are found with trenches.
• Often there is not a competent person on site which leads to unprotected trenches and excavations.
• New workers often lack proper supervision from a competent person.
• Training is lacking and needs to be addressed before the excavation starts.
We will also discuss real world examples of trenches and the issues and hazards that are pictured.
https://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_Hurricane_Facts/trench_excavation_fs.pdf
