License Class: All Operators
Class Instructor: Terry Bradley, MRWA
Type: NP
Cost: FREE, with paid meals optional (see note below)
CEUs: 7 (x 1.5 with passing of test)
IMPORTANT NOTE: This class is being held during the WWOA Southern Section Training Event and Meeting. The class is open to the public. Our registration link will take you to the WWOA form. When registering, please be aware that you have the option of choosing JUST the class, at no cost. You can also select the class plus meals ($45). Registration closes on August 8th.
Location:
North East Community Center
4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave.
Chesapeake Beach, MD, 20732
Description: Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous construction operations. Students will be introduced to the requirements of the OSHA Excavation Standard, 29 CFR 1926 (Subpart P). Subjects covered will be the causes of trench failure, soil classification, trench protection systems, hazardous atmospheres and conditions, inspection techniques, and competent person responsibilities. Additional instruction will be given on: tests used to classify soil types in the field, the different methods of cave-in protection; selecting proper shoring methods using the provided OSHA tables; and the methodology used to minimize these and other hazards.
There will be a one hour break for lunch.