Trenching and Excavation (OSHA 3010)

This course focuses on OSHA standards and the safety aspects of excavation and trenching.  Students are introduced to practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of shored and unshored slopes and walls of excavations.  Various types of shoring (wood timbers and hydraulic) are covered.  Testing methods are demonstrated and a half-day field exercise is conducted, allowing students to use instruments such as penetrometers, torvane shears, and engineering rods.

Recommended Prerequisite:OSHA 510 or OSHA 500.

Required Equipment: Students will need safety shoes, hard hats, and appropriate clothing for field exercise.

You will take home:

• Complimentary copy of 29 CFR 1926
• A detailed work manual. After the course, it becomes a valuable reference to help you implement the skills learned from this course.

Fee: $650
Time: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Travel plans must accomodate the 4:30 end time.

Credit: 2.5 units
CEUs: 2.4
ABIH Credit: 3.5 Safety CM Points
BCSP Credit: 2.4 COCs
Course Number: FPM-40301

Dates	Location	Section ID
May 27-29, 08	Honolulu	060856
May 28-30, 08	Phoenix	060857
Jun 23-25, 08	San Diego	060750
Jul 7-9, 08	Las Vegas	060858
Oct 6-8, 08	Reno	060859
Dec 8-10, 08	San Diego	061229