Excavation and Trenching – Canada

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Many projects, both in construction and general industry, require trenches and excavations. For example, new buildings need water, gas and electrical supply lines, which are usually buried under our roads, yards and fields. Learners who complete this course will know how to recognize the potential hazards of working in or around trenches and excavations, and the legally required protective measures they must employ on the job. This course is intended for general-industry and construction employees who, during their regular work duties, are required to work in or around trenching or excavation operations. This course is intended to assist the employer in meeting OHS standards.