Full course description
Municipal workers should understand the hazards and how to work safely around trenches and other excavations. Using OSHA Regulation 29 CFR, 1926.650 as a guide, this class instructed by Glynn Stoffel discusses excavation work hazards, the role of the Competent Person, soil classification methods and testing, cave-in protection systems and their installation, and how to inspect and make safe areas where excavation is conducted.
Audience: Transportation superintendents, supervisors, public works maintenance personnel, equipment operators, inspectors, and anyone who may be involved in underground operations are encouraged to attend this course.
Students who complete this non-credit course will receive 6 PDHs (Professional Development Hours) issued by the Maryland Board for Professional Engineers.
Note: CEU is a general term for continuing education units. The continuing education units this course offers are not issued by the University of Maryland.