Trenching and Excavating Safety-Virtual Classroom
Date: 9/1/2021 10:00 AM - 9/1/2021 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual
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Capacity:
Overview
Course Description
Two hours that could save your life!This workshop will present individuals with training in the following areas:
- Conducting site inspections
- Establishing proper access & egress
- Identifying potential environmental hazards
- Determining soil composition & classification
- Implementing protective systems (sloping, shoring, shielding)
IMPORTANT: The registration confirmation email you receive will have a link to pre-register for the Zoom virtual class.
Who Should Attend
Public Works professionals, both management and operations, involved in trenching and excavation who desire “competent person” proficiency in trenching/excavations as it applies to OSHA regulations.
This event is accessible to people with disabilities and individuals with limited English proficiency. If you need a reasonable accommodation (such as American Sign Language Interpreters, assistive listening devices, handouts in alternate formats, etc.) and/or language assistance (such as translated documents or an interpreter) to fully participate, please contact Stephanie Cottrell at scottrell@umass.edu at least 14 days prior to the event. Such services are provided free of charge.
Attendees
First Name | Affiliation |
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Chris | City of Greenfield |
Scott | City of Greenfield |
Joseph | Town of Concord |
John | City of Greenfield DPW |
Thomas | City of Framingham |
John | City of Newton DPW |
Matthew | Town of Warwick Highway Dept. |
Jeff | City of Greenfield |
John | City of Greenfield DPW |
Jason | City of Greenfield |
Justin | Town of Concord |
Scott | Town of Eastham DPW |
Dylan | Town of Chesterfield Highway Department |
Samuel | Town of Montague DPW |
Richard | City of Greenfield |
Instructors
- Michael Smith
Technical Training Specialist at UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)