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Excavation and Trenching Safety – International

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Excavation and Trenching Safety - International

What is Excavation and Trenching Safety – International?

Excavation and trenching work is inherently hazardous, with risks such as cave-ins, utility strikes, and unstable soil conditions. This Excavation & Trenching Safety Training Online course provides workers with essential knowledge on hazard recognition, soil mechanics, protective systems, and safe work procedures. Designed for employees working in or around excavations and trenches, the course equips learners to make safer decisions, follow regulatory requirements, and respond effectively to emergencies. Participants will also learn how to identify warning signs of unsafe conditions and understand the role of a Competent Person in maintaining trench safety, ensuring a safer work environment for everyone involved.

Course Overview

Excavation and trenching activities take place daily across a wide range of industries and environments. Despite being common tasks, they remain among the most hazardous types of work due to the risk of sudden cave-ins, utility strikes, and unstable ground conditions. This course is designed to raise awareness of these risks and provide workers with the essential safety knowledge needed to protect themselves and others.

Learners review the warning signs of unsafe conditions, how soil behaviour impacts trench stability, and the precautions required to reduce incident risk. The program is ideal for employees who work in or around excavations and trenches and need a clear understanding of safe work procedures, hazard controls, and emergency response expectations.

TOPIC OVERVIEW

Excavation safety relies on knowing how ground conditions, equipment operations, and environmental factors contribute to potential failures. Workers must be able to recognize hazards early, understand soil mechanics, and follow established protective measures. This course provides foundational knowledge that supports safer decision-making and reduces the likelihood of serious incidents.

COURSE TOPICS

Definitions and Requirements

  • Understand key terms, regulatory expectations, and worksite obligations

Utilities

  • Learn how to identify buried services and avoid dangerous utility strikes

Excavation Risks

  • Review hazards including cave-ins, water accumulation, and falling materials

Soil

  • Explore soil types, mechanics, and conditions that influence trench stability

Staying Safe

  • Learn protective systems, safe access practices, inspections, and emergency procedures

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify hazards associated with excavation and trenching work
  • Discuss soil mechanics and factors that increase the likelihood of cave-ins
  • Describe the role and responsibilities of a Competent Person
  • Explain four key types of protective systems
  • Apply safe work procedures and emergency response measures
COURSE DURATION

This online excavation and trenching safety course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Learners may pause and resume training at their convenience.

PASS MARK

A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the course. Participants may take the training up to three times to achieve this mark. A printable student manual is included to support future reference and knowledge retention.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successfully completing the course, learners can download and print a digital certificate of completion.

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Duration

Average Completion Time

The average completion time is 30 minutes. Individual times will vary depending how long is spent on each module.

Testing

Knowledge Assessment

Testing is included to reinforce the training. You are allowed three attempts to achieve a passing mark of 80% or greater.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be safely stored on your account and is available to download & print.

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