Excavation and Trenching Safety for Construction

When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify hazards and methods of protecting workers from hazards during excavation and trenching operations. You will also be able to recognize the role of a competent person and the responsibilities of the employer and employee when engaged in these operations.

• Describe the role of a competent person at an excavation site

• Identify hazards associated with excavations

• Recall excavation hazard protection methods

• Describe the methods for protecting employees from cave-ins

• Recognize employer requirements to protect workers from excavation hazards