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265 Hackensack St
Wood Ridge, New Jersey 07075 USA
SAFETY IS NOT A CHOICE, IT'S A RESPONSIBILITY WE OWE TO OURSELVES AND THOSE AROUND US
Trench and Excavation Safety
- January 01, 2026 - December 31, 2026
- Flexible Timings
- Open Enrollments
- Online Zoom Sessions or LMS
- +1 689 286 3561
- info@amiosp.com
Course Overview
The Trench and Excavation Safety course offered by the American Institute of Safety Professionals teaches construction supervisors, safety professionals, and competent persons how to handle trench and excavation operations as per OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1926 Subpart P – Excavations). Course attendees learn to recognize, and safely control trench and excavation hazards such as cave-ins, hazardous atmospheres, and water accumulation and implement control measures. The employer’s responsibility to provide a safe work environment, and to ensure that trenches are designed and inspected by competent persons is slide emphasized along with the protective systems of sloping, shoring, shielding, and trench boxes. Practical training is provided in soil type evaluation, assessing trench depth, and recognizing vibration and weather conditions, as well as surrounding structures that may affect trench stability, and the adjacent structures. Access and egress, utility identification, and trench failure emergency procedures are also taught. Emphasis is placed on OSHA’s requirements of daily inspections, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and restricted access to authorized personnel only. The course is designed to ensure compliance and effective control over all activities on the trench.
This course helps participants learn how to assess excavation sites, strategize on ways to identify and mitigate potential hazards, implement safe work practices, and foster safe work environments. All this results in preventing injuries and fatalities in trenches while complying with regulations, and supporting a safe, productive, and hazard-conscious construction setting.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the Trench and Excavation Safety course, participants will be able to:
- Understand OSHA regulations, excavation standards, and industry best practices related to trenching and excavation work.
- Identify hazards associated with trenches and excavations, including cave-ins, falls, hazardous atmospheres, and struck-by risks.
- Classify soil types and evaluate site conditions to determine appropriate protective systems.
- Select, install, and maintain protective systems such as sloping, shoring, shielding, and trench boxes.
- Apply safe access and egress requirements, including ladder placement and safe travel distances.
- Conduct daily inspections by a competent person to identify changing conditions and emerging hazards.
- Train workers, supervisors, and safety teams on trench safety procedures, hazard recognition, and emergency response.
- Implement emergency preparedness and rescue plans specific to trench and excavation incidents.
- Document inspections, permits, and corrective actions to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
- Integrate trench and excavation safety principles into construction planning to prevent fatalities and enhance site safety culture.
Mode of Delivery
Participants will receive online training through Microsoft Teams and LMS. Courses are offered by accredited broadcasters and backed by expert instruction and official study materials. All assessments are conducted online and successful participants are awarded certificates that are accepted internationally.
Course Content
The Trench and Excavation Safety program is designed for construction workers, supervisors, site engineers, and safety professionals involved in excavation and trenching activities. This course focuses on identifying excavation hazards, implementing protective systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and preventing cave-ins, falls, and other serious incidents.
Core Modules
Participants will explore essential topics to ensure safe trenching and excavation operations:
- Introduction to Trenching and Excavation Safety: Hazards, Risks, and Legal Requirements
- Soil Classification and Testing Methods
- Protective Systems: Sloping, Shoring, Shielding, and Trench Boxes
- Safe Access and Egress Requirements for Excavations
- Hazard Recognition: Cave-Ins, Water Accumulation, Atmospheric Hazards, and Underground Utilities
- Roles and Responsibilities of the Competent Person
- Inspection, Monitoring, and Maintenance of Excavations
- Emergency Response and Rescue Planning for Excavation Incidents
Optional / Advanced Modules
Participants may explore additional topics to enhance trench and excavation safety expertise:
- Advanced Risk Assessment for Complex Excavation Projects
- Case Studies on Trenching and Excavation Accidents and Lessons Learned
- Supervisory Strategies for Enforcing Excavation Safety Compliance
- Integrating Trenching and Excavation Controls into Construction Safety Management Systems
The Trench and Excavation Safety program equips participants with practical knowledge, hazard recognition skills, and professional strategies required to plan, supervise, and perform excavation work safely, prevent cave-ins and injuries, and ensure full regulatory compliance on construction sites.
Entry Requirements
This program follows global workplace health and safety standards, and is taught by industry experts. Successful students receive an American Institute of Safety Professionals accredited certificate which is recognized by several employers and regulatory bodies.
Graduates receive a master certificate, course completion certificate (if applicable), an official transcript, a wallet card, and access to a professional safety network which promotes ongoing learning and career growth.
Program Duration
The program is designed to offer flexible online learning with a minimum instructional contact time of 8 hours. Most learners successfully complete the course within one month, allowing them to progress at their own pace while balancing professional commitments.
Examination
Candidates can take this exam through an assigned portal from the American Institute of Safety Professionals. A passing score is 70% or higher, and exam results are provided right after by email to the address provided.
The exam is open-book, allowing candidates to validate their answers. Any candidates who do not pass have 1 month after their exam to go through the training materials and can take the exam 3 additional times.
Additional Information
For questions about American Institute of Safety Professionals online fees, replacement certificates, additional hardbound materials or any other financial-related issues please feel free to contact accounts@amiosp.com
What You Will Get
Why Choose American Institute of Safety Professionals's Qualifications
Excellence in Training Solutions
Quality training focuses on developing high safety culture in practical ways. Construction Safety Recognition and Management teaches participants how to build and sustain safety recognition systems to encourage and reward safe behaviors and personal accountability.
Expected Learning Results
- Understanding safety recognition and reward systems
- Basic design components of effective incentive programs
- Employee involvement and communication
- Action and assessment of safety programs
- Perfect for managers and supervisors, safety professionals, and anyone in charge of occupational safety.
Dedicated Support & Response
Each client is assigned a dedicated account manager to provide personalized guidance and expert support. Our team is committed to responding to all queries within 24 hours, ensuring a seamless and responsive learning experience.
Career Opportunities
Earning an AISP qualification equips professionals with the competence and credibility required to advance into key leadership and specialist roles within the occupational health and safety domain. Graduates are well prepared to serve as Safety Managers, responsible for directing, implementing, and continuously improving organizational safety programs to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. The qualification also supports progression into Safety Coordinator roles, where professionals manage regulatory compliance, conduct employee safety training, and promote a strong safety culture across operations. In addition, AISP-certified professionals are suited for positions such as HSE Specialist or HSE Manager, overseeing workplace health, safety, and environmental compliance while aligning operational practices with legal and organizational requirements. Those seeking advisory or independent roles may pursue careers as OHS Consultants, providing expert guidance to organizations on risk reduction, system improvements, and strategic safety planning. As safety and accountability remain fundamental across all industries, these roles enable professionals to enhance organizational performance while advancing their careers to higher levels of responsibility and influence.
This training program is intended to provide entry-level general industry workers information about their rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint as well as how to identify, abate, avoid and prevent job related hazards on a job site. The training covers a variety of general industry safety and health hazards which a worker may encounter at a work site. Training should emphasize hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention, not OSHA standards.
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| 2025-03-05 | 2025-03-06 | completed | E Learning Online Session |
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| 2025-09-05 | 2025-09-06 | upcoming | E Learning Online Session |
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| 2025-12-05 | 2025-12-06 | upcoming | E Learning Online Session |
- 265 Hackensack St Wood Ridge, New Jersey 07075 USA
- +1 689 286 3561
- info@amiosp.com
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