Training & Certification for

Trench Safety

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Three Different Types of Trainings

Whether you want training and certification in as little as two hours with our online training or a more robust, customizable option like you get with our DIY training kits or on-site training, we can help you get the training certificate you need in the way you want it and at a price you can afford.

Online Training

Online is for those who prefer self-paced training from any location or for employers who need to assign and monitor employee training progress and exam scores. Online training is also eligible for bulk pricing discounts for groups of 16+ trainees.
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Training Kits

The kit is for those who want to do the training themselves. It’s a reusable training presentation that is used to train groups of people all at one time in one location. If you need to train a trainer to use the kit we offer a train the trainer online course.
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Train the Trainer

Train the trainer courses are online and meant to certify a single individual to use the training kit to train others. The kit is included with the train the trainer online course for no additional cost and is reusable. The result is a lifetime certification.
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What's in the Training?

Our Trench Safety training course is regulation-compliant, and our online version fulfills Canada’s classroom training requirement. Each class contains sections on competency, soil classification, protective systems, atmosphere, common hazards and more.

This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam, as required.

Though you will still need to familiarize yourself with all other applicable federal, state, provincial, territorial, and local standards, this training encompasses the following standards for Trench Safety:

Canada Standards

  • SOR 213/91 – Construction Projects
  • SOR 86-304, s. 1.2 – Qualified Person

Why Do I Need Training?

In line with regulations, anyone who works in and around trenches must receive training prior to working on their own. While requirements for refresher training are very specific, most safety trainings don’t have such specific requirements. However it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.

When it comes to refresher training, the standards in some instances (like forklifts) are very specific: operators must be re-evaluated every three years to see if they are still competent to operate the equipment. Best practices say to apply this same rule to all types of equipment. A so-called “free-pass” cannot be awarded based on experience, age, or time on the job. The extent of the evaluation is to be determined by the employer but should include a written and practical examination that prove continued competency.
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Did You Know?

A cubic yard of soil (27 cubic feet, or 1 cubic meter) weighs more than the average compact car.

From 2011 - 2016, there were over 130 fatalities related to trenching and excavation.

49% of the 130 fatalities occurred in 2015-2016.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is trench safety?

Because excavations are prone to caving in and other potentially fatal accidents, OSHA has stringent requirements to keep employees safe in and around trenches and holes. These regulations and other advice comprise a body of best practices we call “trench safety.”

How can we be safe around trenches?

In addition to designing the trench for safety, all employees provide a safe way to enter and exit a trench, the edges of the trench are kept clear of hazards, and the trench is inspected before employees enter the trench. Employees should also always beware of standing water or threatening weather.
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