Course Information

Public Works Trenching Safety

Price: $70.60


Summary

Public Works Trenching Safety is a one-day workforce development course designed to provide municipal employees with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to safely perform excavation and trenching operations in accordance with OSHA regulations.  Participants will learn to identify excavation hazards, classify soil, select appropriate protective systems, perform trench inspections, and work safely around underground utilities.

The course combines classroom instruction with field-based exercises that simulate real-world municipal excavation projects.  Emphasis is placed on hazard recognition, competent person responsibilities, cave-in prevention, and compliance with OSHA Excavation Standards (29 CFR 1926 Subpart P).

Requirements

Must currently work with a municipality.

Course Fees

Price: $70.60 (Course Fee) + $0.00 (Credit Card and Convenience Charge)
The following section fees are included in the Price:
$0.60 - Accident Insurance Fee
 

Section Details

First Meeting Date and Time

Date: Oct 15, 2026
Time: From 08:00 am to 10:00 am
Building: Transportation Building ( TRAN )
Room: 103
Number of seats available: 11
Section: 42119
All Meetings:
* Meetings may be subject to change
When Building Room
Thu Oct 15, 2026 From 08:00 am to 10:00 am TRAN 103
Thu Oct 15, 2026 From 10:00 am to 04:00 pm AUXB FIELD
Thu Oct 29, 2026 From 08:00 am to 04:00 pm AUXB FIELD
 

Location

This course meets at the following location:

395 Enterprise Drive , Clinton NC 28328