This course is scheduled for April 2, 2026 (8:00am – 12:00pm PT).
Course fee: $50
To facilitate this course, a minimum of 10 participants must be registered. Do not pay until you are instructed to do so. You will receive instructions on how to make a payment once the course minimum is filled.
Course Summary:
Subterranean work holds a unique set of dangers. To address these, our course, “Excavation And Trenching Safety,” provides a comprehensive, four-hour exploration into the key risks that trenches and excavations pose, such as cave-ins, falls, roll-overs, the presence of hazardous atmospheres, traffic disturbances, electrocutions, water-induced complications, and the unexpected encounter with underground utilities among other hazards.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify basic hazards associated with trenching and excavation
- Explain how protective systems work and how they protect workers
- Describe inspection requirements, duties of the competent person, and other safety considerations in trenching and excavation work
Intended Audience:
All construction workers involved in excavation or trenching work, including laborers, supervisors, project managers, safety professionals, and designated competent persons responsible for identifying and addressing job site hazards, must be aware of the risks.
Instructor:
Scott Alquist has over 39 years professional safety work specializing in construction safety, general industry safety and hazardous materials. Scott has completed the National Highway Institute “Train the Trainer” program and is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration authorized instructor. He is the former Program Manager for Truckee Meadows Community College’s Safety Center.
Registration:
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Payment:
The non-refundable registration fee is $50 per person and is payable by check or credit card. Payment must be received prior to the first day of class.
To facilitate this course, a minimum of 10 participants must be registered. Do not pay until you are instructed to do so. You will receive instructions on how to make a payment once the course minimum is filled.
Cancellations must be made no less than one week prior to the training date to receive a 50% refund. Substitutions are accepted but requests must be made at least 48 hours prior to the session. Individuals who do not attend forfeit their registration fee.
For additional questions on cancellations, substituting courses, or other registration questions, please reach out to Tracey Smith, Administrative Support, (775)-420-4811 tsmith@appliedpavement.com.
