Competent Person Trenching and Excavation

When:

• Jan 22, 2024 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Where:

• River Center Adler Theater
• 136 East Third Street
• Davenport, IA 52801

Fee	Type of Fee
$199	/Person - MBI Members
$249	/Person - Non-Members

Presenter: Jerry Eslick, Professional Rescue Innovations - Adel, IA 

In this 4-hour course attendees will be educated under the OSHA standard CFR 1926 Subpart P. All employees must be trained in hazard recognition and the proper way of working in and around construction excavations sites. The standard covers general requirements, soil classification, sloping and benching, timber shoring for trenches, aluminum hydraulic shoring, alternatives to timber shoring, selection of PPE. Participants will come out of this course with the competent person level knowledge to monitor and perform daily inspections of trenching, shoring, and excavation activities. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

• Soil Type Analysis 
• Protective Systems Selection 
• Identifying Surfaces, Atmospheric and Underground Hazards 
• Conducting Inspections 

Master Builder Designation: Safety - 3 credits | Leadership - 1 credit