Consider this: a cubic foot of dirt can weigh 80 to 100 pounds.  Now imagine the amount of dirt around a trench.  It is critical that employees working at trenching sites be trained in trenching safety.  Get the training your company needs to meet OSHA requirements with this Trenching: Competent Person course. This course covers topics required for competent persons by 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P:

• Competent person requirements and responsibility
• Sloping requirements
• Trench boxes
• Hazards recognition
• Air Monitoring
• Trench Protection Options
• Shoring
• Daily inspections
• Soil classifications