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Basic Excavation Safety Training Course

Comprehensive basic excavation safety training covering OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P standards, soil classification, protective systems.

Main Service Location

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Course Title

Excavation Safety: Basic

Course Duration

1 Day

Training Delivery Method

Classroom (Instructor-Led) or Online (Instructor-Led)

Assessment Criteria

Knowledge and Practical Assessment

Service Category

Training, assessment, and certification services.

Service Coverage

In Tamkene Training Center or On-Site: Covering Saudi Arabia (Dammam - Khobar - Dhahran - Jubail - Riyadh - Jeddah - Tabuk - Madinah - NEOM - Qassim - Makkah - Any City in Saudi Arabia) - MENA Region

Course Average Passing Rate

98%

Post Training Reporting 

Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms

Certificate of Successful Completion

Certification from OSHAcademy is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system or by the following link: https://app.oshacademy-atp.com/verify/

Certification Provider

OSHAcademy

Certificate Validity

3 Years (Extendable)

Instructors Languages

English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi

Interactive Learning Methods

3 Years (Extendable)

Training Services Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

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Course Outline

  • Excavation Safety Fundamentals

  • OSHA Excavation Standards Overview

  • Excavation Hazard Recognition

  • Cave-in Prevention Basics

  • Soil Classification Fundamentals

  • Type A Soil Characteristics

  • Type B Soil Properties

  • Type C Soil Identification

  • Protective Systems Overview

  • Sloping Requirements

  • Benching Methods

  • Shoring Systems Basics

  • Trench Boxes and Shields

  • Safe Entry and Exit

  • Access and Egress Requirements

  • Ladder Placement

  • Ramp Construction

  • Utility Location and Protection

  • Underground Utility Identification

  • Damage Prevention Programs

  • Excavation Planning Basics

  • Pre-Excavation Preparation

  • Atmospheric Hazards

  • Water Accumulation Control

  • Equipment Operation Safety

  • Spoil Pile Management

  • Traffic Control Measures

  • Inspection Requirements

  • Daily Inspection Procedures

  • Competent Person Designation

  • Weather Considerations

  • Emergency Response Planning

  • Rescue Procedures

  • First Aid Requirements

  • Incident Reporting

  • Documentation Requirements

  • Safety Training Basics

  • Worker Orientation

  • Basic Compliance Management

Targeted Audience

  • Construction workers involved in excavation operations

  • Equipment operators working around excavations

  • Construction supervisors overseeing excavation activities

  • New workers entering excavation trades

  • Safety representatives learning excavation hazards

  • Utility workers performing underground activities

  • Maintenance personnel conducting excavation work

  • Construction trainees beginning excavation safety education

Knowledge Assessment

OSHAcademy Knowledge Assessment

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand fundamental excavation safety principles and OSHA requirements

  • Identify excavation hazards and implement basic control measures

  • Apply soil classification techniques and protective system selection

  • Implement safe excavation work practices and entry procedures

  • Establish basic utility location and damage prevention protocols

  • Design fundamental inspection procedures and hazard recognition

  • Create basic emergency response and rescue procedures

  • Implement introductory excavation safety management and compliance monitoring

Course Overview

This comprehensive Excavation Safety: Basic training course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for safe excavation operations in construction environments. The course covers fundamental excavation safety principles along with foundational techniques for soil classification, protective system selection, and hazard identification in excavation work.


Participants will learn to apply OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P standards and industry best practices to establish effective excavation safety practices that prevent cave-ins and ensure worker protection. This course combines theoretical concepts with practical applications and real-world case studies to ensure participants gain valuable skills applicable to their professional environment while emphasizing excavation safety culture and operational compliance.

Practical Assessment

OSHAcademy Practical Assessment

Why Choose This Course?

  • Comprehensive introduction to OSHA excavation safety requirements and fundamental protection principles

  • Integration of soil science basics with practical excavation safety implementation strategies

  • Focus on real-world applications with construction excavation operation case studies

  • Hands-on exercises with basic soil classification and protective system assessment procedures

  • Exposure to fundamental excavation safety equipment and inspection techniques

  • Emphasis on practical hazard recognition skills for immediate workplace application

  • Opportunity to learn from excavation incident case studies and basic prevention strategies

  • Development of essential excavation safety skills for construction industry workers

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.

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