Excavation & Trench Safety Course
Learn To Work Safely In Excavations and Trenches
Register Yourself: Enter your information at checkout.
Assign Course To An Employee: Use the "gift" option to assign the course.
Register Multiple Employees: Enter the quantity and you will receive registration codes for the employees.
Online Safety Course
Course Length: About 1 hour
Regulations Covered: 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P - Excavations
To Register Someone Else: Click "Gift To" at checkout and enter their registration information.
How To Use This Course
Meet The Instructor
Welcome to The Excavation and Trench Safety Course
Introduction & Definitions
Oregon OSHA Inspector Saves A Life
Review: Introduction
Jeremy Discusses Planning Section
Planning For Excavation Work
Tips On Using 8-1-1
Review: Planning
Jeremy Discusses The Setup Section
Soil Classification
Soil Classification - Review
OSHA Alert - Trench Collapses Can Be Deadly
Protective Systems
Protective Systems Review
Jeremy Discusses Safe Work Practice Section
Excavation Safe Work Practices
Reading: Trench Safety Tips QuickCard
Excavation Death Trap - Not Today
OSHA eTool - Excavation Inspection Checklist
Safe Work Practices Review
Jeremy Discusses Excavation Emergencies
Excavation and Trench Emergencies
San Diego Trench Rescue
Emergency Review
Yes, your progress will be automatically saved. You can exit and return to the course as you need.
Yes, when you have completed the course you will receive a digital certificate that you can print, save or share.
During checkout, hit the "Gift" button and you will be able to assign the course to someone else.
Yes. Enter the quantity and you will be given the option to share the course link with whoever you would like registered.
OSHA does not approve courses. This course is written to cover the requirements of 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P - Excavations.