- 5 modules
- 14 pages
- about 20 minutes
For workers who enter or work around trenches and excavations: when cave-in protection is required, how to get in and out safely, the hazards at the edge and in the hole, and what to do when conditions change.
What this certificate covers
This certificate records completion of awareness training based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.650, 1926.651 and 1926.652. It is not an OSHA card or license, and it does not make anyone a competent person. Subpart P has no training paragraph of its own, and this certificate does not by itself meet the general training requirement of 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2). Your employer must still instruct you in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to your work environment to control or eliminate any hazards.
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What you will learn
- Recognize when a trench or excavation needs a protective system, and what the main systems look like
- Get in and out safely, including in a trench box
- Spot the hazards at the edge and in the hole: spoil piles, loads, traffic, water and bad air
- Act on changes: know when the competent person inspects, and get out when a hazard is found
What you get
- About 20 minutes, on your phone or computer, read out loud as you go
- Real photos, not cartoons
- A hands-on drill: you make the calls, step by step, and see what happens
- 4 quick checks along the way, then a final quiz
- A certificate with a QR code your employer can check online
- A wallet card you can print and carry
- A printable study guide (PDF)
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Course outline
- When protection is required: Cave-ins and the 5-foot rule
- Getting in and out: Ladders, ramps and trench boxes
- Hazards at the edge and in the hole: At the edge; In the hole: water and bad air
- When conditions change: Inspections, and getting out
- On the job
Questions
What does Trenching and Excavation Safety for Workers (Caught-In/Between) cover?
You will be able to: recognize when a trench or excavation needs a protective system, and what the main systems look like; get in and out safely, including in a trench box; spot the hazards at the edge and in the hole: spoil piles, loads, traffic, water and bad air; act on changes: know when the competent person inspects, and get out when a hazard is found.
Who is this course for?
It is written for workers.
How long does it take?
About 20 minutes, on a phone or a computer. You can stop and pick up where you left off.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. Score 80% or better on the final quiz and you get a certificate with a code your employer can check.
Which OSHA rule is it based on?
Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P (1926.650–1926.652). It is awareness training: it is not an OSHA card, and your employer still has to train you on their own equipment and plan.
Course facts
- Who it is for: Workers
- Trainer: Marc Harvey, Site Safety Officer (OSHA 30, CPR, USACE CQM)
- Time: about 20 minutes, on your phone or computer
- Final quiz pass mark: 80%, with a certificate employers can verify
- Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P (1926.650–1926.652) (official text)
- Printable study guide (PDF) with the key points and practice questions, included with the course
- Answer key with OSHA citations for trainers (trainer plans)
Facts checked word for word against the official text (1 sources)
29 CFR 1926 Subpart P
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