Excavation Safety in Construction | Fortier Loss Control
What you'll learn
- Identify excavation and trenching hazards
- Apply OSHA’s excavation safety standards (29 CFR 1926 Subpart P)
- Ensure safe access, egress, and hazard control
- Respond to excavation emergencies
- Classify soil types and select protective systems
- Use sloping, shoring, and shielding to prevent cave-ins
- Conduct daily inspections as a Competent Person
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Excavation Safety in Construction
Price: $20.00
Delivery: On-Demand (Self-Paced)
Duration: 1 Hour
Language: English
Provider: Fortier Loss Control
Customer Support: 877-881-2235
Course Overview
Excavation and trenching work is among the most hazardous activities in construction. Cave-ins, falling loads, hazardous atmospheres, and equipment accidents can cause serious injuries or fatalities in seconds. This OSHA-compliant online Excavation Safety in Construction course provides workers, supervisors, and contractors with the knowledge to identify, avoid, and control excavation hazards in compliance with 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P.
You’ll learn OSHA’s safety requirements, protective system options, and step-by-step best practices to ensure trenching and excavation operations are conducted safely from planning to completion.
This 1-hour self-paced training is ideal for new hires, experienced construction personnel, site supervisors, and safety managers seeking to meet OSHA training requirements for excavation safety awareness.
Who Should Take This Course
Construction workers involved in trenching or excavation
Site supervisors and foremen
Safety managers and compliance officers
Utility and pipeline workers
Heavy equipment operators working near excavations
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Explain the hazards associated with excavation and trenching work
Interpret and apply OSHA’s excavation standards under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P
Identify soil types and their impact on protective system requirements
Recognize when and how to use protective systems such as sloping, shoring, and shielding
Implement safe access/egress requirements for trenches
Identify and control exposure to hazardous atmospheres in excavations
Apply traffic control, material placement, and equipment operation safety near excavations
Understand the role of a Competent Person and their inspection duties
Topics Covered
OSHA Excavation Safety Requirements (29 CFR 1926 Subpart P)
Common excavation and trenching hazards
Soil classification and stability analysis
Protective systems: sloping, benching, shoring, shielding
Access and egress rules
Water accumulation hazards and control
Hazardous atmosphere testing and ventilation
Fall protection near excavation edges
Safe equipment operation and material storage
Daily inspections by a Competent Person
Emergency response procedures
Course Format & Requirements
Delivery: 100% online, self-paced, mobile-friendly
Assessment: Quizzes and a final exam (minimum 70% to pass)
Attempts: Three attempts allowed per quiz/exam; three failures result in program lockout and require classroom completion
Completion: Instant printable certificate from your My Training page
Compliance: Meets OSHA excavation safety training requirements
Certification
Upon successful completion and passing the final exam, you will receive:
An immediate printable Certificate of Completion
If your enrollment includes an OSHA Outreach component, a Department of Labor (DOL) card will be mailed within 4–6 weeks (must complete post-course survey to receive DOL card)
Subject Matter Expert
Luis Quintanar – OSHA Outreach Trainer and bilingual safety professional (English/Spanish) with extensive construction safety experience. Luis has delivered over 300 safety courses, developed hazard assessments, job-specific safety plans, and regulatory audits for industries including construction, oil & gas, and energy services.
For OSHA Outreach questions, email: outreach-trainer@360training.com
Why Train with Fortier Loss Control
Expert-developed content aligned with OSHA standards
Self-paced, 100% online delivery for maximum flexibility
Instant proof of training upon completion
Trusted by over 500,000 certified professionals nationwide
End-of-Course Instructions
Complete all modules and the final exam with a passing score
Fill out the post-course survey (required for DOL card if applicable)
Download your certificate immediately
Access supplemental OSHA resources in the course “Materials” tab
Optimize your safety knowledge and meet OSHA excavation safety requirements — Enroll today to protect lives and prevent excavation-related accidents.
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