The Excavation and Trench Safety course equips Canadian workers and supervisors with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and manage the hazards associated with trenches, excavations, and unstable soil conditions. Learners explore soil classification, protective systems, competent person responsibilities, and atmospheric testing while reviewing practical safety measures designed to prevent cave-ins, collapses, and other excavation-related incidents. With a focus on hazard recognition, regulatory compliance, and safe work practices, this training helps participants understand how to plan, inspect, and execute excavation work safely, reinforcing critical procedures that protect both workers and the surrounding environment.<\/p>\n
The Excavation and Trench Safety course provides workers and supervisors in Canada with the knowledge needed to work safely around trenches, excavations, and unstable soil conditions. Designed to meet classroom training requirements and aligned with Canadian standards, this program introduces learners to essential concepts\u2014including soil mechanics, protective systems, atmospheric hazards, and the duties of a competent person.<\/p>\n
The training explores why excavation hazards are among the most dangerous in the construction industry and guides learners through practical precautions that prevent trench failures, cave-ins, and atmospheric emergencies. With a focus on hazard recognition, inspection requirements, and safe work procedures, this course helps reinforce the importance of planning, communication, and regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n
Learners also review interactive knowledge checks to support retention and prepare for the final assessment. By the end of the course, participants will understand how to classify soil, select the correct protective system, identify common trench hazards, and follow safe excavation practices on Canadian job sites.<\/p>\n
APER\u00c7U DU SUJET<\/strong><\/p>\n Excavation work exposes workers to significant risks, including collapsing soil, hazardous atmospheres, heavy equipment interactions, and unstable surfaces. Understanding soil behavior, protective systems, and entry precautions is critical for preventing injuries and ensuring compliance with Canadian requirements such as SOR 213\/91 and SOR 86-304.<\/p>\n SUJETS DE COURS<\/strong><\/p>\n Competency & Competent Person<\/strong><\/p>\n This online Excavation and Trench Safety Training course takes approximately 90\u2013120 minutes to complete, depending on the learner\u2019s pace.<\/p>\n NOTE MINIMALE REQUISE<\/strong><\/p>\n A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the course.<\/p>\n ATTESTATION DE FIN DE FORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n Upon successful completion, learners can download and print a certificate of completion.<\/p>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Excavation and Trench Safety (CAN) What is Excavation and Trench Safety (CAN)? The Excavation and Trench Safety course equips Canadian workers and supervisors with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and manage the hazards associated with trenches, excavations, and unstable soil conditions. Learners explore soil classification, protective systems, competent person responsibilities, and atmospheric testing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":68683,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false},"course_tag":[1952,1953,1954,1955,1956],"course_category":[1950],"course_filters":[1951],"course_language":[],"class_list":["post-67062","courses","type-courses","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","course_tag-aerial-lift-safety","course_tag-boom-lift-course","course_tag-mewp-training","course_tag-online-safety-course","course_tag-working-at-heights-training","course_category-online-safety-courses","course_filters-safety"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n
\nSoil Classification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nTrench Failure & Precautions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nProtective Systems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nAtmosphere<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nHazards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nDUR\u00c9E DE LA FORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n