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Certified Managing Excavation Hazard Technician (CMEHT)

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Certified Managing Excavation Hazard Technician (CMEHT)

About This Course

This 1-day course is designed as a training course to inform employers and employees of the best practices in trenching and excavation safety.

Learning Focus
Students will learn about the role and responsibility of the employers to assign a competent person to the excavation site and provide that person with the knowledge of the key excavation hazards.

What You'll Learn

Identify common excavation hazards, including cave-ins, falls, underground utilities, and hazardous atmospheres. Apply OSHA standards and best practices for trenching and excavation safety. Implement protective systems, proper shoring, sloping, and shielding techniques to prevent accidents. Conduct site inspections, hazard assessments, and emergency response planning for excavation operations.

Requirements

None

Who This Course Is For

Construction Supervisors & Managers Safety Officers & Coordinators Civil & Site Engineers Excavation & Trenching Crew Members Industrial Hygienists Line Supervisors & Team Leads Collateral Duty Safety Personnel Program Administrators Risk Management & Compliance Personnel Utility & Field Service Workers