BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID://IRWA//405282 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260412T180452 VTIMEZONE:America/Denver DTSTART:20250429T140000Z DTEND:20250429T230000Z UID:405282 SUMMARY:Excavation and Trenching Competent Person Certification - Ammon LOCATION:Ammon Public Works, 3541 Ard Dr., Ammon, ID, 83406 DESCRIPTION:Excavation and Trenching Competent Person Certification - Ammon\n\n04/29/25 08:00 AM MST\n - 04/29/25 05:00 PM MST\Description:\nExcavation and Trenching Competent Person Certification - Ammon\n\nExcavation and Trenching Competent Person Certification Course Description: The course is designed to meet OSHA requirements for excavation and trenching competent person training. The course includes professional classroom theory instruction, participant handouts, final written exam, group activities, field exercises and practical evaluation. \nCurriculum covers OSHA regulatory requirements including, inspections and identification of potential and existing hazards inherent to working in or around excavations and trenches, prevention of trench collapses, atmospheric and water hazards, entry and exit requirements, working with heavy machinery, materials handling, traffic controls, overhead and underground utilities. and protective systems including sloping, shoring, and shielding. Participants will be familiarized with prevention methods, and the duties and responsibilities of the Competent Person at an excavation site.\n\nExcavation and Trenching Field Exercise and Practical Evaluation: Course includes construction site training on worker safety while performing excavation and trenching activities. Participants will create an excavation plan, conduct site hazard assessments, practice soil sampling techniques, and select and inspect protective systems for entry.\n\nWhat is an excavation or trench: An Excavation is any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression formed by earth removal. A Trench is a narrow excavation where the depth is greater than the width.\n\nWho Should Attend: Required for employer designated Competent Persons. OSHA requires that there be a Competent Person present whenever workers enter an excavation or trench. All workers that are exposed to excavation and trenching operations are required to be trained in the hazards and safe work practices. Initial training and refresher training every three years, or when the employer has reason to believe that any affected employee does not have the understanding and skills required to ensure safety. \n\nIMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS \n\nSafety Equipment Required: Attending participants are required to bring a Hardhat, Safety Glasses, Work Gloves, Work Boots, Reflective Vest, or Jacket and wear proper Work Clothing for participation in the excavation and trenching practical exercise.   \n\nTrenching Equipment Recommended (if you can): Participating work groups are encouraged to bring working atmospheric monitor, ventilation equipment, and protective systems (shoring, shielding) for field exercise. \n\nCompletion Requirements: Participants are required to be present and actively participate in all learning activities including hands-on exercises and written exam to receive certification. Employees will receive a certification of completion and a competent person card by actively participating in the course and demonstrating knowledge in the classroom and at the training exercise site. \n\nLearning Aids: Participants should come prepared with a notepad and pen. Guides and handouts will be provided at the start of the course. The presentation and materials are in English (Spanish courses are available upon request).\n\nCourse Length: Approximately 8 hours including classroom theory followed by excavation and trenching field exercises. We will be covering a great deal of information in a short period of time; your punctuality will be greatly appreciated.\n\nInstructor: Northwest Safety & Risk Services\nContinuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.8 Drinking Water/Wastewater\nCost: $125 IRWA Member/$145 Non-Members\nLunch is on your own.\n\Location:\nAmmon Public Works\n3541 Ard Dr.\nAmmon, ID 83406 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Excavation and Trenching Competent Person Certification - Ammon

04/29/25 08:00 AM MST - 04/29/25 05:00 PM MST
Description:

Excavation and Trenching Competent Person Certification - Ammon

Excavation and Trenching Competent Person Certification Course Description: The course is designed to meet OSHA requirements for excavation and trenching competent person training. The course includes professional classroom theory instruction, participant handouts, final written exam, group activities, field exercises and practical evaluation. 
Curriculum covers OSHA regulatory requirements including, inspections and identification of potential and existing hazards inherent to working in or around excavations and trenches, prevention of trench collapses, atmospheric and water hazards, entry and exit requirements, working with heavy machinery, materials handling, traffic controls, overhead and underground utilities. and protective systems including sloping, shoring, and shielding. Participants will be familiarized with prevention methods, and the duties and responsibilities of the Competent Person at an excavation site.

Excavation and Trenching Field Exercise and Practical Evaluation: Course includes construction site training on worker safety while performing excavation and trenching activities. Participants will create an excavation plan, conduct site hazard assessments, practice soil sampling techniques, and select and inspect protective systems for entry.

What is an excavation or trench: An Excavation is any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression formed by earth removal. A Trench is a narrow excavation where the depth is greater than the width.

Who Should Attend: Required for employer designated Competent Persons. OSHA requires that there be a Competent Person present whenever workers enter an excavation or trench. All workers that are exposed to excavation and trenching operations are required to be trained in the hazards and safe work practices. Initial training and refresher training every three years, or when the employer has reason to believe that any affected employee does not have the understanding and skills required to ensure safety. 

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS 

Safety Equipment Required: Attending participants are required to bring a Hardhat, Safety Glasses, Work Gloves, Work Boots, Reflective Vest, or Jacket and wear proper Work Clothing for participation in the excavation and trenching practical exercise.   

Trenching Equipment Recommended (if you can): Participating work groups are encouraged to bring working atmospheric monitor, ventilation equipment, and protective systems (shoring, shielding) for field exercise. 

Completion Requirements: Participants are required to be present and actively participate in all learning activities including hands-on exercises and written exam to receive certification. Employees will receive a certification of completion and a competent person card by actively participating in the course and demonstrating knowledge in the classroom and at the training exercise site. 

Learning Aids: Participants should come prepared with a notepad and pen. Guides and handouts will be provided at the start of the course. The presentation and materials are in English (Spanish courses are available upon request).

Course Length: Approximately 8 hours including classroom theory followed by excavation and trenching field exercises. We will be covering a great deal of information in a short period of time; your punctuality will be greatly appreciated.

Instructor: Northwest Safety & Risk Services
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.8 Drinking Water/Wastewater
Cost: $125 IRWA Member/$145 Non-Members
Lunch is on your own.

Location:
Ammon Public Works
3541 Ard Dr.
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