Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics (OSHA #3015)
OSH301 – 23.00 Hours
Schedule
| Details Buttons | Dates | Location | Class | Price | Register Buttons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/25 – 01/09/25 | Live Online Instructor-Led Training | OS OSH301 388 | $655.00 | Register | |
| 01/21/25 – 01/23/25 | San Antonio, TX | OS OSH301 389 | $655.00 | Register | |
| 02/11/25 – 02/13/25 | Live Online Instructor-Led Training | OS OSH301 393 | $655.00 | Register | |
| 02/18/25 – 02/20/25 | Hobbs, NM | OS OSH301 374 | $655.00 | Register | |
| 03/10/25 – 03/12/25 | San Antonio, TX | OS OSH301 390 | $655.00 | Register | |
| 04/01/25 – 04/03/25 | Live Online Instructor-Led Training | OS OSH301 391 | $655.00 | Register | |
| 04/14/25 – 04/16/25 | Mesquite, TX | OS OSH301 392 | $655.00 | Register | |
| 05/13/25 – 05/15/25 | Live Online Instructor-Led Training | OS OSH301 376 | $655.00 | Register | |
| 06/03/25 – 06/05/25 | San Antonio, TX | OS OSH301 380 | $655.00 | Register | |
| 06/16/25 – 06/18/25 | Live Online Instructor-Led Training | OS OSH301 379 | $655.00 | Register | |
| 07/08/25 – 07/10/25 | Oklahoma City, OK | OS OSH301 382 | $655.00 | Register | |
| 07/15/25 – 07/17/25 | San Antonio, TX | OS OSH301 381 | $655.00 | Register | |
| 08/05/25 – 08/07/25 | Hobbs, NM | OS OSH301 375 | $655.00 | Register | |
| 08/19/25 – 08/21/25 | Live Online Instructor-Led Training | OS OSH301 383 | $655.00 | Register |
This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (800) 723-3811 or (800) SAFE-811 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.
Course Description
The Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics (OSHA #3015) 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. Testing methods are demonstrated and students participate in workshops in the use of instruments such as penetrometers, torvane shears, and engineering rods. Upon course completion, students will 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.
NOTE: This course is taught in English.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Completion Requirements
Participant Must Provide
- a photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.
Attendance Requirements
Upon successful completion, you will be able to:
- Explain the importance of the Excavation standard, 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P.
- Identify general excavation hazards.
- Apply principles of soil mechanics regarding factors affecting soil stability.
- Identify types of acceptable soil testing methods used to classify rock and soil deposits.
- Apply methods of field testing that are used to analyze and classify soil.
- Identify types of protective systems used at excavation sites as described in the standard, 29 CFR 1926.652.
- Identify appropriate sloping system design requirements, support systems, and shield systems for excavation and trenching.
- Assess compliance of trench protective systems.
Suggested Audience
Government Programs
- GSA contract number: GS-02F-0003P. GSA customers, to register please contact [email protected] or call (800) 723-3811
Contact Information
Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute
OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Phone: | Toll-Free: (800) 723-3811 or (800) SAFE-811
Email: [email protected]