OSHA #3015 Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics
Issued by
Eastern Michigan University
Earners of the OSHA #3015 badge have the ability to assess their employer's compliance with the OSHA Excavation Standard, utilize soil testing methods to classify soil types, determine protective systems for excavation operations, and training requirements.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Days
Earning Criteria
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Earners must complete the OSHA #3015 Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics course. This course covers the OSHA Excavation Standard and safety and health aspects of excavation and trenching. Course topics include practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of shored and unshored slopes and walls of excavations, introduction of various types of shoring (wood timbers and hydraulic), soil classification, and use of protective systems. Contact hours: 20
Standards
As a consortium partner in the Great Lakes OSHA Education Center, Eastern Michigan University is part of a national network of non-profit organizations authorized by OSHA to deliver occupational safety and health training to all levels of workers.