Excavations and Trenching

This is a Pilot session, and is offered free of charge. By taking this course, you will be asked your feedback and comments.

Training standard topic:

• Excavations and trenching

Purpose:

The purpose of the excavations and trenching training program standard is to provide individuals with: 

• understanding the applicable legal requirements, including the requirements pertaining to registration and notifications before entering an excavation or trench


• knowledge of identifying the hazards and assessing the risks associated with entering an excavation or trench


• knowledge of various control measures and other requirements, including support structures and personal protective equipment to be used when entering an excavation or trench

 

The training is intended for employers, supervisors, workers, or any personnel performing or involved in trenching and excavation activities.

 

The excavations and trenching training program standard outline the minimum requirements for developing and delivering excavations and trenching training programs in Yukon. It was developed considering the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Act and Workplace Health and Safety Regulations.

Course Outline:

• Legislation and Employers’ Responsibility


• Notification Requirements


• Risk Assessment


• Locates


• Overhead Hazards


• Shafts & Tunnels


• Soil Type & Conditions


• Collapse


• Other Risks (Flooding, hazardous atmosphere, hazardous objects)


• Guarding


• Deep Foundations


• Control Measures


• Rescue

Disclosure:

Northern Safety Network Yukon has made reasonable attempts to confirm the accuracy of the information contained in this document. However, this document is intended for general information purposes only. Northern Safety Network Yukon shall not assume responsibility or liability for actions taken or not taken due to reliance on information in this document alone. Yukon employers must comply with the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Act and Workplace Health and Safety Regulations, which may be amended occasionally.