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Trenching and Excavation Safety Workshop – Burnaby

February 6 @ 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

  • « Get the PST Right! PST Issues for the Construction Industry (Breakfast Session) – Fort St John
  • Get the PST Right! PST Issues for the Construction Industry (Afternoon Session) – Fort St John »
The workshop walks participants through a comprehensive program that includes 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

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a wallet certificate.

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.”

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Details

Date:
February 6
Time:
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Course Calendar Categories:
Construction, Safety

Venue

Accent Inn
3777 Henning Drive
Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 6N5 Canada
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  • « Get the PST Right! PST Issues for the Construction Industry (Breakfast Session) – Fort St John
  • Get the PST Right! PST Issues for the Construction Industry (Afternoon Session) – Fort St John »

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