News Update
June 23, 2022
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Excavation and Trenching are High Hazard Operations |
Trenching and excavation are widely recognized as among the most hazardous construction operations, resulting in an average of two deaths per month and hundreds of injuries each year due to trench collapses. OSHA has addressed construction-related trenching and excavation hazards by developing specific safety standards for the construction industry, making the requirements easier to understand and providing construction employers with various options for classifying soil and selecting employee protection methods.
Cave-ins pose the greatest risk in trenching and excavation operations and are much more likely than other excavation-related accidents to result in worker fatalities. One cubic yard of soil can weigh as much as a car. Other potential trenching and excavation hazards include falls, falling loads, hazardous atmospheres, and incidents involving mobile equipment.
For more information on trenching and excavation safety, including OSHA standards, common hazards and solutions, visit the OSHA’s Trenching and Excavation webpage.
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OSHA #3015 is being offered in several California locations, including Fresno, Pleasanton and San Luis Obispo, to promote trench safety by training workers on best practices.
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Choose from the General Industry or Construction class track. Learn More
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Boost Your Safety Career:
Earn a Professional Certificate
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The OSHA Training Institute Education Center at Chabot-Las Positas Community College District offers several Professional Safety Certificates to help you take your career and your organization’s safety program to the next level. These programs provide real-world information that can be immediately applied to the workplace, giving you knowledge in many safety and health subjects and allowing you to build upon your safety expertise.
Individuals who participate in professional certification pathways:
- Demonstrate proficiency and the ambition to enhance their career
- Stay informed about changing regulations, guidance documents & regulatory interpretations
- Learn to successfully communicate safety and health to employees and executives
- Avoid costly citations by learning to stay compliant with OSHA regulations
- Create a network of others who share similar insight and resolve
- Continue to develop professionally in a growing and changing field
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More Virtual Zoom Classes |
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Physical distancing and safety guidelines followed, and class sizes are reduced. Proof of vaccination status required on Pleasanton campus only.
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In Region IX OSHA numbered Virtual, Instructor-Led classes offered via Zoom are only available to participants located in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands. Call 866-936-6742 if you are unsure if this applies to you.
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Stop by our booth next week and say "Hi" |
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5860 Owens Drive
3rd Floor
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Phone: 866-936-6742
Fax: 925-460-0133
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is authorized by OSHA to offer occupational safety and health training to workers, supervisors and employers.
We deliver OSHA standards-based classes In-Person and Virtual Instructor-Led via Zoom for construction, maritime, disaster site and general industries in California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands.
In-person classes follow safety protocols, and class sizes are limited, so early registration is strongly advised.
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The recommendations in this email are advisory in nature, informational in content, and intended to assist employers in providing a safe and healthful workplace.
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