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    Did you know that a cubic yard of soil can weigh as much as a car? That’s a seriously heavy thought when it comes to safety within trenching and excavation. Dangers like cave-ins and falling loads mean having adequate safety protection in place is literally of life-or-death importance. Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous activities for construction workers. That’s why OSHA’s excavation standards are essential to anyone working within them. With the proper safety measures in place, the risks of excavation-related incidents are greatly reduced, and everyone can get to work safely. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: • Outline what OSHA excavation standards cover, and how they protect workers • Identify and evaluate trenching and excavation hazards • Safely enter and exit trenches and excavations at your job site • Follow OSHA’s slope it, shore it, shield it guidance to prevent cave-ins Why take this course? If you work in trenches and/or excavations as part of your job, this is the course for you. You’ll get an understanding of OSHA excavation standards and how they protect you. You’ll understand how to recognize and assess hazards, and follow specific guidance to prevent excavation-related incidents. 10 mins | SCORM | Infographic

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  • What’s the 1st thing you think when someone gets injured at work? Probably not, “Where’s my pen?” When someone’s hurt, recording isn’t the immediate priority. Your 1st concern is making sure everyone is out of harm’s way and getting any treatment they need. But, once everyone’s safe, you do have a duty to make sure the incident is properly recorded and reported. Paperwork after a stressful event might feel like a bit of a headache, but it’s important. It helps regulatory bodies like OSHA build up a picture of hazards in your workplace and industry, meaning worker protection can be built up, too. It’s all about preventing future injuries and making the workplace safer for everyone. This is especially crucial when it comes to severe injuries. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: • Define minor, recordable, and serious injury and illness according to OSHA criteria • Maintain and post records in line with OSHA requirements for reporting injury and illness in the workplace • Meet additional reporting requirements for severe injury Why take this course? This course is aimed at employers within companies of 10 employees or more. You’ll learn which injuries and illnesses you’re expected to report, how to maintain and share records in line with requirements, and what else you need to do in case of severe injury. 15 mins | SCORM | Infographic