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Course identification, length and regulatory drivers: The following is a course outline for conducting Trenching and Shoring training in compliance with 8, CCR 1540.
Class Length: 8 hours
Attendance prerequisites: None
Target audience: Anyone working in or around trenches 5 feet to 30 feet in depth.
Training location space & equipment requirements: Classroom setting, trenching and shoring equipment field work.
Learning objectives: At the end of this class, the attendee will be able to: (1) identify hazards; (2) determine soil types; (3) determine protective systems.
Reference and instruction materials: Handouts.
Evaluation instrument(s): Standard evaluation form and 10 question test (optional)
Refresher training frequency: Annual
Course Outline:
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Regulatory background |
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Federal OSHA: 29 CFR 1926.650-652 |
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Cal/OSHA: Article 6: Excavations: 8 CCR 1540-1541 |
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Before you dig |
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Notify all regional notification centers (e.g. USA) and underground utility owners two working days before digging starts |
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Locate all underground utilities |
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Obtain a DOSH permit if deeper than five feet |
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Potential hazards |
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Cave-ins |
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Underground utilities |
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Falling tools/materials/equipment |
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Hazardous air contaminants or oxygen deficient atmospheres |
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Competent person |
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On site to conduct inspections |
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Protective systems |
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Soil classification |
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Maximum allowable slopes for different soil types |
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Layered soils |
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Timber shoring |
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Minimum timber shoring requirements for different soil types |
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Aluminum hydraulic shoring |
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Sample documents |
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Resources |
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Class Max: TBD
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