Excavation

Oil & Gas Industry

No prerequisites are required to sit this course.

Excavations can be very dangerous places for personnel in and around the work-site. This course shows candidates how to spot the dangers associated with excavations and what controls are necessary to prevent injury.

LO1: Define what an excavation is LO2: Identify the need for an excavation procedure LO3: Identify the roles and responsibilities associated with excavations LO4: Describe the hazards associated with excavations LO5: Describe how to plan an excavation LO6: Identify what PPE is required LO7: Identify and describe excavation support systems LO8: Describe the emergency response arrangements LO9: Identify the safety checks required before work can begin within the excavation LO10: Identify safety requirements during excavations LO11: Describe how to carry out an excavation LO12: Describe the backfilling procedure