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Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics
Course: OSH213

First Term: 2016 Spring
 Lecture   2 Credit(s)   2 Period(s)   2 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: Evaluation and application of state-of-the-art technology protection for trenches and excavations. Analysis of soil mechanics and implement safety controls for trenches and excavations. Training requirements for a competent person required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and other requirements.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Evaluate construction job site hazards for trenching and excavation and applicable OSHA standards. (I, II, III)
2. Interpret and implement requirements for site inspection of trenching and excavation hazards.(I, III, IV)
3. Evaluate employee egress methods including structural ramps. (II)
4. Evaluate requirements needed to determine the stability of adjacent structures. (III)
5. Apply concepts of soil mechanics and demonstrate various field soil tests. (IV)
6. Implement responsibilities of competent person as defined by OSHA. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Introduction to Fall Protection
   A. Overview of OSHA 1 926.650 Scope, Application and Definitions
   B. Competent Person Responsibilities
   C. Walking Working Surfaces
II. Specific Excavation-Trench Requirements
   A. Underground Installations
   B. Access and Egress
   C. Hazardous Atmospheres
   D. Emergency Rescue Equipment
   E. Protection From Hazards Associated with Water Accumulation
III. Stability of Adjacent Structures
   A. Support System
   B. Registered Professional Engineer
   C. Sidewalks, Pavements and Appurtenant Structure
   D. Other Safety Measures
IV. Protection of Employees
   A. Soil Classifications
   B. Sloping and Benching
   C. Determination of Slopes and Configurations Using Appendices A and B
   D. Designs Using Other Tabulated Data
   E. Design by a Registered Professional Engineer
V. Applications of Protection Methods
   A. Field
   B. Case Study
   C. Post Test

 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: September 29, 2015

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