Trenching and Excavation Safety Workshop
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August 29, 2019
Location: Sandman Hotel Victoria
Address: 2852 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, V8T 4M5
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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2019-08-29 08:00:00
2019-08-29 16:30:00
America/Vancouver
Trenching and Excavation Safety Workshop
The workshop walks participants through a comprehensive program that included what the WorkSafeBC Regulations & Guidelines state, safe work procedures and what to do if something goes wrong.
It covers shoring, benching, sloping and shielding systems. It also includes a section on location of underground utilities and the geotechnical and structural engineered documentation requirements.
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
• Identify hazards around trenches and excavations
• Be able to locate underground utilities
• Understand soil types, soil collapse patterns, and warning signs
• Gain familiarity with WorkSafeBC regulations
• Understand geotechnical and structural engineered documentation
• Understand sloping and benching
• Understand shoring and shielding systems
• Describe and demonstrate where possible safe installation and removal processes
• Identify emergency procedures for a trench collapse
What previous participants said:
“Course was on point and informative.”
“Instructor has hands on experience!’
“Excellent presentation and explaining.”
“Very well done. I will hold a company wide meeting to talk about the information provided today.”
Sandman Hotel Victoria 2852 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, V8T 4M5
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The workshop walks participants through a comprehensive program that included what the WorkSafeBC Regulations & Guidelines state, safe work procedures and what to do if something goes wrong.
It covers shoring, benching, sloping and shielding systems. It also includes a section on location of underground utilities and the geotechnical and structural engineered documentation requirements.
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
• Identify hazards around trenches and excavations
• Be able to locate underground utilities
• Understand soil types, soil collapse patterns, and warning signs
• Gain familiarity with WorkSafeBC regulations
• Understand geotechnical and structural engineered documentation
• Understand sloping and benching
• Understand shoring and shielding systems
• Describe and demonstrate where possible safe installation and removal processes
• Identify emergency procedures for a trench collapse
What previous participants said:
“Course was on point and informative.”
“Instructor has hands on experience!’
“Excellent presentation and explaining.”
“Very well done. I will hold a company wide meeting to talk about the information provided today.”