This three day course covers the OSHA Excavation Standard and safety and health aspects of excavation and trenching. Course topics include practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of shored and unshored slopes and walls of excavations, introduction of various types of shoring (wood timbers and hydraulic), soil classification, and use of protective systems. Testing methods are demonstrated and students participate in workshops in the use of instruments such as penetrometers, torvane shears, and engineering rods. Upon course completion students will have the ability to assess their employer’s compliance with the OSHA Excavation Standard, utilize soil testing methods to classify soil types, determine protective systems for excavation operations, and implement training requirements.
Prerequisites: None
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Location: Arizona State University Tempe Campus - College Avenue Commons
**Please note this class is planned for in person currently, depending on the circumstances with the pandemic this course may need to transition to live video conference via Zoom. We will let you know the specific details for the course as we get closer.
