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Digging Deep, Staying Safe: Excavation Awareness
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$24.99
About Digging Deep, Staying Safe: Excavation Awareness Training
Essential training on excavation hazards, protective systems, and safe work practices for trenching and excavation operations.
Digging Deep, Staying Safe: Excavation Awareness — Course Details
Duration: 35-45 minutes
Format: Online course with interactive content and assessments
Certification: Certificate of completion provided upon successful course completion
Access: Lifetime access to course materials and updates
Course Modules
This course consists of 5 comprehensive modules covering essential topics and practical applications.
Who Should Take Digging Deep, Staying Safe: Excavation Awareness
This excavation awareness training is critical for workers in trenching and excavation:
- Construction Labourers: Working in and around trenches and excavations
- Equipment Operators: Excavating trenches and handling spoil piles
- Plumbers and Pipefitters: Installing underground services in trenches
- Municipal Workers: Maintaining water and sewer infrastructure
- Competent Persons: Designated to inspect trenches and authorize entry
Cave-in is one of the deadliest construction hazards in Canada.
Digging Deep, Staying Safe: Excavation Awareness — Canadian Regulatory Compliance
Canadian Excavation Safety Regulations
This excavation training addresses Canadian trench and excavation safety requirements:
- Ontario Construction Regulation 213/91: Excavation requirements including shoring, sloping, and protective systems
- Alberta OHS Code Part 32: Excavation requirements for all workplaces
- CSA Standards: Soil classification and protective system design standards
Competent Person Requirement
Provincial regulations require a competent person to inspect excavations daily and after rain, vibration, or other potentially destabilizing events.
What You'll Learn in Digging Deep, Staying Safe: Excavation Awareness
- Classify soil types (A, B, C) and assess trench stability
- Select trench protective systems: sloping, shoring, and trench boxes
- Recognize cave-in hazards and warning signs in excavations
- Follow excavation entry and exit procedures per OHS regulations
- Understand competent person requirements for excavation supervision
