Construction Site Safety Certificate Program: Trenching & Excavating

Course Overview

Excavation hazards have caused numerous fatalities in the construction industry. This class offers a review of the OSHA regulations and method of preventing fatalities.

Learning Objectives

• Specific Excavation Requirements
• Requirements for Protective Systems
• Appendix A Soil Classification
• Appendix B Sloping & Benching Appendix C Timber Shoring
• Appendix D Aluminum Hydraulic Shoring
• Appendix E Alternatives to Timer Shoring
• Appendix F Selection of Protective Systems

This Material was produced under grant number SH-29618-16-60-F-18 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does it mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

REGISTER ONLINE BY APRIL 26:  cafnwin.org/register or call 219-764-2883

Date: Thursday, April 28, 2022

Time: 8AM – 4:30PM

Cost: $100/registrant (lunch included)

Location: Construction Advancement Foundation

6050 Southport Road, Suite A

Portage, IN 46368

This course can be taken as a stand-alone or as part of the CAF Construction Site Safety Certification Program (CSSC)

The Construction Advancement Foundation’s Construction Site Safety Certificate (CSSC) Program is specifically designed to give construction professionals the knowledge on essential areas of construction safety and health needed to help keep construction worksites injury free. This program was developed under the OSHA Susan Harwood training grant.

How is the Construction Site Safety Certificate Program Structured?
To earn the Construction Site Safety Certificate, participants are required to complete a total of 8 courses with a run time of 8 hours each (64 total contact hours.) At the end of each 8-hour course, participants will receive a class completion certificate. Upon completion of all 8 courses, the participant will earn the Construction Site Safety Certificate confirming completion of the program.

How long will it take to complete the Construction Site Safety Certificate program?
The Construction Site Safety Certificate can be completed in as little as 2 to 4 months depending on current scheduling.

Who should attend?
The Construction Site Safety Certificate program is designed for skilled trade persons, foreperson
superintendents, and safety personnel.

Investment cost:
Each 8-hour course costs $100 per registrant.

Course names and dates:

• Safety Administration for Construction – April 7, 8AM – 4:30PM
• Risk Assesment & Accident Investigation – April 14, 8AM – 4:30PM
• Fall Protection Training – April 21, 8AM – 4:30PM
• Trenching & Excavating – April 28, 8AM – 4:30PM
• Electrical Safety OSHA Subpart S – May 5, 8AM – 4:30PM
• Confined Space Training – May 12, 8AM – 4:30PM
• Industrial Hygiene & Environmental – May 26, 8AM – 4:30PM
• Process Safety Management – June 2, 8AM – 4:30PM

This Material was produced under grant number SH-29618-16-60-F-18 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does it mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

To find out detailed information or register for CSSC classes, please visit the Construction Advancement Foundation website at:
www.cafnwin.org/register