- Description
- Curriculum
Course Outline:
Excavations can be very dangerous places for personnel in and around the work- site. This course shows candidates how to spot the dangers associated with excavations and what controls are necessary to prevent injury.
Learning Objectives:
- LO1: Define what an excavation is
- LO2: Identify the need for an excavation procedure
- LO3: Identify the roles and responsibilities associated with excavations
- LO4: Describe the hazards associated with excavations
- LO5: Describe how to plan an excavation
- LO6: Identify what PPE is required
- LO7: Identify and describe excavation support systems LO8: Describe the emergency response arrangements
- LO9: Identify the safety checks required before work can begin within the excavation
- LO10: Identify safety requirements during excavations
- LO11: Describe how to carry out an excavation
- LO12: Describe the backfilling procedure
