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Trenching


The training program is a ½ day (approx. 4 hours) classroom course for the student operator at a venue within the Municipality for this program. The following topics are thoroughly covered:
  • Soil Types
  • Causes Of Cave-Ins
  • Protection Against Cave-Ins
  • Other Hazards And Safeguards
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Excavation Safety
  • ORCGA Best Practices
  • Shoring vs. Sloping
 
Who Should Attend:
Any person responsible for operating or supervising backhoe/excavator or trenching operations.
 
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
  • Know and understand the legislation governing pre-trip inspections
  • Identify and apply trip inspection procedures in accordance with applicable standards and regulations
  • Understand new Ministry of Transportation regulations governing minor/major defects

Evaluation/Documentation: Theory exam. Each successful participant will be provided with a course certificate and the employer will receive a written operator training summary.

 

 

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