Please note - this class is being held as a virtual class (VILT) delivered via online conference platform. Registration is open to participants who reside in the Kansas City Region (KS, NE, IA, MO). If you are out of this region, you will need to obtain approval from the region of residence. Please contact us at safety.first@mcckc.edu for more information regarding out of region registration. This requirement per the Office of Training and Education/OTE.
Date: June 21-23, 2027
Time (VILT): 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CSTLocation: VILT (virtual), meets on zoomCost: $725 (includes textbook and all required course materials)
Course description: This course covers the OSHA Excavation Standard and safety and health aspects of excavation and trenching. Course topics include practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of shored and unshored slopes and walls of excavations, introduction of various types of shoring (wood timbers and hydraulic), soil classification, and use of protective systems. Testing methods are demonstrated and students participate in workshops in the use of instruments such as penetrometers, torvane shears, and engineering rods. Upon course completion students will have the ability to assess their employer’s compliance with the OSHA Excavation Standard, utilize soil testing methods to classify soil types, determine protective systems for excavation operations, and training requirements.
Course material: This class has course materials that will be sent via email to students prior to the start of class. It is not required that students print them out, however if you desire to print them off please give yourself enough time prior to the start of class to do so.
Stock number:
1561765
Price:
$725.00