Excavator digging a trench in sandy dirt at sunset or sunrise, with trees in the background.

Trenching & Excavation Training

Training Overview

The objective of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge and awareness needed to recognize and manage the hazards associated with trenching and excavation activities.

Training Duration: a half day

Expiry: three years

Cost: $100.00 plus HST per participant

  • This program is designed for all workers who may be exposed to trenching and excavation hazards, including equipment operators, labourers, supervisors, and safety personnel responsible for overseeing excavation activities.

    • Module 1
      Introduction to trenching and excavation

    • Module 2
      Hazards and risks

    • Module 3
      Trenching and excavation legislation

    • Module 4
      Pre-excavation requirements

    • Module 5
      Inspections

    • Module 6
      Stability

    • Module 7
      Worker protection

    • Module 8
      Soil conditions and types

    • Module 9
      Slope failures

    • Module 10
      Emergency responses

    • Module 11
      Accident investigation

  • Contact us at Training@MercerSafety.ca or 709-364-3900, ext. 110 for more information or to discuss private training options.

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