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Trenching & Excavation Safety Workshop

March 16, 2017 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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 couse 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.

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Details

Date:
March 16, 2017
Time:
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Sandman Hotel Victoria
2852 Douglas Street
Victoria, British Columbia V8T 4M5 Canada
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Organizer

ICBA