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Excavation, Trenching & Heavy Equipment Training

OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P competent person soil mechanics, trench boxes, and heavy equipment operation.

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πŸ“‹ AT A GLANCE

Excavation & Trenching Competent Person

  • ⏱Hours: No fixed duration in the OSHA standard β€” typical provider courses run 6–8 hours.
  • πŸ“œGoverning Standard: 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P (Β§Β§1926.650–652); OSHA enforcement directive CPL 2-00-087.
  • πŸ“šReal Topics: Soil classification (stable rock; Type A, B, C soils); protective systems β€” sloping & benching, shoring, and shielding (trench boxes); daily inspections (before work starts and as conditions change, including after rainstorms); hazard recognition β€” water accumulation, hazardous atmospheres, underground utilities, adjacent structures; the competent person's duties β€” soil-analysis training, knowing protective systems, spotting existing and predictable hazards, and the authority to stop work and take corrective measures; emergency response.
  • πŸͺͺWhat You Receive: No OSHA card. The official proof is your employer's written designation of you as the competent person, backed by training records.
  • βœ…Testing: Practical competency β€” you must demonstrate soil classification and hazard identification. No federal pass score.

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Excavation & Trenching Competent Person per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P: soil classification (stable rock; Type A, B, C), sloping/benching/shoring/shielding, daily inspections, and hazard recognition. Typical 6–8 hour course; testing is a practical competency demo β€” no federal pass score. No OSHA card β€” your employer issues the written competent-person designation, backed by training records.

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Excavation & Trenching Competent Person

Excavation & Trenching Competent Person per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P: soil classification (stable rock; Type A, B, C), sloping/benching/shoring/shielding, daily inspections, and hazard recognition. Typical 6–8 hour course; testing is a practical competency demo β€” no federal pass score. No OSHA card β€” your employer issues the written competent-person designation, backed by training records.

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Excavation & Trenching Competent Person

Excavation & Trenching Competent Person per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P: soil classification (stable rock; Type A, B, C), sloping/benching/shoring/shielding, daily inspections, and hazard recognition. Typical 6–8 hour course; testing is a practical competency demo β€” no federal pass score. No OSHA card β€” your employer issues the written competent-person designation, backed by training records.

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Excavation & Trenching Competent Person

Excavation & Trenching Competent Person per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P: soil classification (stable rock; Type A, B, C), sloping/benching/shoring/shielding, daily inspections, and hazard recognition. Typical 6–8 hour course; testing is a practical competency demo β€” no federal pass score. No OSHA card β€” your employer issues the written competent-person designation, backed by training records.

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Excavation & Trenching Competent Person

Excavation & Trenching Competent Person per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P: soil classification (stable rock; Type A, B, C), sloping/benching/shoring/shielding, daily inspections, and hazard recognition. Typical 6–8 hour course; testing is a practical competency demo β€” no federal pass score. No OSHA card β€” your employer issues the written competent-person designation, backed by training records.

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Excavation & Trenching Competent Person

Excavation & Trenching Competent Person per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P: soil classification (stable rock; Type A, B, C), sloping/benching/shoring/shielding, daily inspections, and hazard recognition. Typical 6–8 hour course; testing is a practical competency demo β€” no federal pass score. No OSHA card β€” your employer issues the written competent-person designation, backed by training records.

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Excavation & Trenching Competent Person

Excavation & Trenching Competent Person per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P: soil classification (stable rock; Type A, B, C), sloping/benching/shoring/shielding, daily inspections, and hazard recognition. Typical 6–8 hour course; testing is a practical competency demo β€” no federal pass score. No OSHA card β€” your employer issues the written competent-person designation, backed by training records.

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Excavation & Trenching Competent Person per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P: soil classification (stable rock; Type A, B, C), sloping/benching/shoring/shielding, daily inspections, and hazard recognition. Typical 6–8 hour course; testing is a practical competency demo β€” no federal pass score. No OSHA card β€” your employer issues the written competent-person designation, backed by training records.

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Excavation & Trenching Competent Person per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P: soil classification (stable rock; Type A, B, C), sloping/benching/shoring/shielding, daily inspections, and hazard recognition. Typical 6–8 hour course; testing is a practical competency demo β€” no federal pass score. No OSHA card β€” your employer issues the written competent-person designation, backed by training records.

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Excavation & Trenching Competent Person per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P: soil classification (stable rock; Type A, B, C), sloping/benching/shoring/shielding, daily inspections, and hazard recognition. Typical 6–8 hour course; testing is a practical competency demo β€” no federal pass score. No OSHA card β€” your employer issues the written competent-person designation, backed by training records.

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Excavation & Trenching Competent Person per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P: soil classification (stable rock; Type A, B, C), sloping/benching/shoring/shielding, daily inspections, and hazard recognition. Typical 6–8 hour course; testing is a practical competency demo β€” no federal pass score. No OSHA card β€” your employer issues the written competent-person designation, backed by training records.

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Excavation & Trenching Competent Person per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P: soil classification (stable rock; Type A, B, C), sloping/benching/shoring/shielding, daily inspections, and hazard recognition. Typical 6–8 hour course; testing is a practical competency demo β€” no federal pass score. No OSHA card β€” your employer issues the written competent-person designation, backed by training records.

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Excavation & Trenching Competent Person per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P: soil classification (stable rock; Type A, B, C), sloping/benching/shoring/shielding, daily inspections, and hazard recognition. Typical 6–8 hour course; testing is a practical competency demo β€” no federal pass score. No OSHA card β€” your employer issues the written competent-person designation, backed by training records.

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Excavation & Trenching Competent Person per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P: soil classification (stable rock; Type A, B, C), sloping/benching/shoring/shielding, daily inspections, and hazard recognition. Typical 6–8 hour course; testing is a practical competency demo β€” no federal pass score. No OSHA card β€” your employer issues the written competent-person designation, backed by training records.

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Excavation & Trenching Competent Person per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P: soil classification (stable rock; Type A, B, C), sloping/benching/shoring/shielding, daily inspections, and hazard recognition. Typical 6–8 hour course; testing is a practical competency demo β€” no federal pass score. No OSHA card β€” your employer issues the written competent-person designation, backed by training records.

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Excavation & Trenching Competent Person per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P: soil classification (stable rock; Type A, B, C), sloping/benching/shoring/shielding, daily inspections, and hazard recognition. Typical 6–8 hour course; testing is a practical competency demo β€” no federal pass score. No OSHA card β€” your employer issues the written competent-person designation, backed by training records.

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Excavation & Trenching Competent Person per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P: soil classification (stable rock; Type A, B, C), sloping/benching/shoring/shielding, daily inspections, and hazard recognition. Typical 6–8 hour course; testing is a practical competency demo β€” no federal pass score. No OSHA card β€” your employer issues the written competent-person designation, backed by training records.

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Excavation & Trenching Competent Person per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P: soil classification (stable rock; Type A, B, C), sloping/benching/shoring/shielding, daily inspections, and hazard recognition. Typical 6–8 hour course; testing is a practical competency demo β€” no federal pass score. No OSHA card β€” your employer issues the written competent-person designation, backed by training records.

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Excavation & Trenching Competent Person per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P: soil classification (stable rock; Type A, B, C), sloping/benching/shoring/shielding, daily inspections, and hazard recognition. Typical 6–8 hour course; testing is a practical competency demo β€” no federal pass score. No OSHA card β€” your employer issues the written competent-person designation, backed by training records.

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Excavation & Trenching Competent Person per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P: soil classification (stable rock; Type A, B, C), sloping/benching/shoring/shielding, daily inspections, and hazard recognition. Typical 6–8 hour course; testing is a practical competency demo β€” no federal pass score. No OSHA card β€” your employer issues the written competent-person designation, backed by training records.

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