OSHA Compliant

Excavation and Trench Safety Training

Train and certify your employees on excavation and trench safety with instructor-led, train the trainer, and worker online course options.

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Excavation and Trench Safety Training Compliance Kit

$229

A complete excavation and trench safety training system with classroom materials and written program tools.

  • Train and certify workers on excavation and trench safety requirements.
  • Includes video, PowerPoint slides, exams, certificates, and documentation forms.
  • Helps you create a written excavation and trench safety program for your company.
  • Designed to support compliance with OSHA excavation and trenching regulations.
  • Reusable materials for new hires, annual refreshers, and safety meetings.
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Excavation and Trench Safety Train the Trainer Online Course

$199

Self-paced online course that teaches you how to train employees on excavation and trench safety.

  • Learn to train workers on excavation and trench safety in line with OSHA requirements.
  • Taught by a certified excavation and trench safety expert.
  • Self-paced format so you can complete the course on your schedule.
  • Includes worker-level excavation and trench safety training content.
  • Comes with required forms and documentation to support your training program.
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Excavation and Trench Safety Online Course

$49

Online excavation and trench safety course for workers and supervisors who need compliant training.

  • Self-paced online module accessible from any compatible device.
  • Covers key requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P – Excavations.
  • Designed for workers and supervisors who work in or around trenches and excavations.
  • Includes core topics like soil classification, protective systems, and safe work practices.
  • Provides a digital certificate of completion for each learner.
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Excavation & Trench Safety – FAQ

Common questions about excavation & trench safety, OSHA requirements, and training options.

Who is required to receive excavation & trench safety training?
OSHA requires training for all employees who work in or around trenches or excavations, including laborers, supervisors, competent persons, and anyone exposed to trenching hazards.
Does OSHA require a Competent Person for trenching operations?
Yes. OSHA mandates a Competent Person to inspect trenches, classify soils, identify hazards, and ensure protective systems are used correctly on every jobsite.
What does the Excavation & Trench Safety Training Compliance Kit include?
The compliance kit includes a training video, PowerPoint slides, exams, certificates, documentation forms, and a complete written safety program you can reuse for new hires and annual refreshers.
Does the Train the Trainer course qualify me to train my own employees?
Yes. After completing the course, you can train, evaluate, and certify your employees in excavation & trench safety following OSHA guidelines.
Is the online excavation & trench safety course OSHA compliant?
Yes. The course covers OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P requirements, including soil classification, trench hazards, protective systems, access/egress, and safe operating procedures.
Do employees receive a certificate after completing the training?
Yes. The online courses provide instant digital certificates, and the compliance kit includes printable certificates and wallet cards for instructor-led training.