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Home Page> Industry and Government Training> Course Catalog> 2002-2003 Course Descriptions> Trench Construction and Safety

Trench Construction and Safety

Introduction to Fall Protection
These two-day fall protection training programs are based on the OSHA Safety Standard for General Industry, 29 CFR 1910, Subparts I (proposed) Personal Fall Protection Systems, and Subpart D (proposed) Walking and Working Surfaces; and 29 CFR 1926, Subpart M  Safety Standard for Fall Protection in the Construction Industry.  The programs are designed to give the participant the knowledge and skills needed to prevent serious or fatal accidents from falls, including the application and limitations of personal fall protection systems; portable and fixed ladders and stairways; scaffolds; and restraining systems; Job Hazard Analysis; and the duties of the Competent Person in fall protection.  In the hands-on portion of the training the student will apply lessons in actual scenarios using fall protection equipment and techniques

Course Date:
August 14-15, 2002 Aberdeen
April 9-10, 2003 College Park

Fee:
Maryland Residents $275.00
Out of State Residents $305.00

Trench Construction and Safety Awareness
The one-day seminar is designed to provide the participant with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform soil analysis, selection and use of protective systems, and serve as the "Competent Person" as specified in the requirements of the OSHA excavation standards and MOSH requirements.

Course Date:
May 20, 2003   LaPlata

Fee:
Maryland Residents $105.00
Out of State Residents $125.00

Trench Excavation and Safety Operations
The two-day seminar is designed to provide the participant with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform soil analysis, selection and use of protective systems, and serve as the “Competent Person” as specified in the requirements of the OSHA excavation standards and MOSH requirements.  The second day will involve actual hands-on experience with safe shoring techniques and a simulated trench collapse rescue demonstration.

Course Dates:
May 20-21, 2003   LaPlata

Fee:
Maryland Residents  $195.00   
Out of State Residents  $215.00

Trench Safety and Rescue Operations
The three-day seminar is designed to provide the participant with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform soil analysis, selection and use of protective systems, and serve as the “Competent Person” as specified in the requirements of the OSHA excavation standards and MOSH requirements.  The second day will involve actual hands-on experience with safe shoring techniques and a simulated trench collapse rescue demonstration.  The third day will involve trench rescue operations at a simulated collapse, in which participants will properly shore, enter, and remove endangered victims.

Course Dates:
May 20-22, 2003   LaPlata

Fee:
Maryland Residents  $305.00   
Out of State Residents  $335.00

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