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1-HOUR ELECTROCUTION PREVENTION 1-HOUR FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION 1-HOUR FIRST AID AND CPR 1-HOUR HANDLING HEAVY MATERIALS AND PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES 1-Hour Hoisting and Rigging 1-Hour Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal 1-Hour Protection from Sun Exposure 1-Hour Repetitive Motion Injuries 1-Hour Stairways and Ladders 1-Hour Tools – Hand and Power

Specialized Elective Courses

1-Hour Asbestos / Lead Awareness 1-Hour Confined Space Entry 1-Hour Concrete and Masonry Construction 1-Hour Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors 1-Hour Demolition Safety 1-Hour Ergonomics 1-Hour Excavations 1-Hour Flag Person 1-Hour Job Hazard Analysis 1-Hour Personnel Lifts / Aerial Lifts / Scissor Lifts and Mobile Scaffolds 1-Hour Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment and Marine Operations; Rollover Protective Structures and Overhead Protection; and Signs, Signals and Barricades 1-Hour Risk Assessment and Accident Investigation 1-Hour Scaffolds - Suspended 1-Hour Steel Erection 1-Hour Welding and Cutting 1-Hour Health and Safety Programs in Construction 2.50-Hour Foundations for Safety Leadership
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Course Details

🎯 Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify common excavation hazards, including soil collapse, utility line interference, and undermining risks.
  • Understand the responsibilities of key personnel, including Competent Persons, during excavation operations.
  • Learn how to implement protective systems like trench boxes and shoring to prevent soil failures.
  • Gain knowledge of excavation terms, underpinning processes, and OSHA safety standards.

📋 Course Description:

The 1-Hour Excavations Course Training teaches construction workers how to work safely around excavation sites. Participants will learn to recognize hazards, follow proper safety measures, and comply with OSHA’s Excavation Standard. Whether you’re working on large excavations or small trenching jobs, this course will prepare you to maintain safe excavation environments. You will also earn one hour toward your Site Safety Training (SST) requirement.

⏰ Course Hours:

1 Hour

💼 Course Sessions:

Single session for efficient completion.

🌐 Course Languages:

English

📜 Completion Requirements:

  • 100% attendance
  • Active participation in all class exercises
  • Completion of required pre- and post-quiz assessments.
  • Submission of end-of-course evaluation form.

💡 Additional Notes:

  • No prerequisites
  • This awareness-level course does not certify you for advanced excavation or trenching operations.
  • The course fee includes a digital safety manual, inspection checklists, and guidelines for protective systems.

Course Schedule

Additional Information

1-Hour Excavations Course Training Details

Excavation activities, whether large or small, present serious risks. Workers often face potential hazards like soil collapses, underground utility strikes, and falls into open trenches. The 1-Hour Excavations Course Training teaches you how to identify warning signs and take preventive measures before incidents occur.

Soil cave-ins are among the most common and dangerous hazards in excavation work. This course explains how to assess soil stability, select appropriate protective systems, and implement safety controls such as trench boxes and shoring. You will also learn how to evaluate environmental conditions and adapt your approach to maintain a safe site.

Safe excavation also work requires teamwork. This course teaches you how to collaborate with your team to prevent accidents. You will learn how to communicate hazards effectively, work closely with Competent Persons, and ensure your site complies with safety standards.

Who Should Attend This Course?

  • Construction workers: Learn how to identify and avoid hazards during trenching and excavation work.
  • Site safety managers: Gain the knowledge needed to oversee excavation projects and enforce safety protocols.
  • Competent persons: Improve your ability to assess soil conditions, manage protective systems, and address hazards.
  • Contractors and supervisors: Ensure your crew follows proper safety procedures and stays compliant with regulations.

Menotti Enterprise Delivers Exceptional Training

At Menotti Enterprise, we understand the safety challenges NYC construction workers face. With over two decades of experience, we deliver practical, engaging training that you can apply directly on-site. Our safety instructors focus on real-world solutions to help you recognize risks and stay compliant with safety regulations.

We combine knowledge of OSHA standards with hands-on training to ensure you leave the course with actionable skills to maintain site safety.

Enroll Now to Build Safer Excavation Sites!

Safety should never be an afterthought. The 1-Hour Excavations Training Course helps you spot hazards early and implement the right safety protocols. With customizable group training and convenient scheduling, this course fits your busy operations.

Reach out to us or register online today!

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