Course Description and Objectives

The course educates workers in the potential hazards of trenching and excavation work and how to eliminate or control the hazards.  OSHA’s trenching and excavation standards are discussed and how to comply with them.

Course Topics

• Introduction to hand & power tools safety - pneumatic nailers
• Common hazards and injuries
• General safety principles
• Specific safety procedures for some of the most common tools
• Review

Comprehension/Evaluation

• A final exam with a score of at least 70% required to pass the class

Training Time- 10 minutes