Course Description
CMI is a proud provider of the OSHA 3015 course for businesses that want to work in the City of Philadelphia. The City allows for alternative training providers to ensure there is access to the course from a local firm.
If you’re company wants to do construction work in the City of Philadelphia, this course is required.
Contractor requirements | Department of Licenses and Inspections | City of Philadelphia
The Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics (OSHA #3015) alternative course covers the OSHA Excavation Standard and safety and health aspects of excavation and trenching. Additionally, this course will cover the City of Philadelphia Excavation Permit Requirements. Course topics include practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of shored and un-shored slopes and walls of excavations, introduction of various types of shoring (wood timbers and hydraulic), soil classification, and use of protective systems. Testing methods are demonstrated and students participate in workshops in the use of instruments such as penetrometers, torvane shears, and engineering rods.
Course Agenda
- Scope, Application and Definitions of 29CFR1926.650 Subpart P
- Common OSHA Citations
- Incident Review & Analysis
- Compliance Directives & Letters of Interpretation
- Specific Excavation Requirements
- Protective Systems
- Soil Classification
- Sloping & Benching
- Timber Shoring for Trenches
- Aluminum Hydraulic Shoring for Trenches
- Alternatives to Timber Shoring
- Soil Analysis
- City of Philadelphia Excavation Permit Program Requirements
*CMI will provide box lunch.*
Course Objectives
- Explain the importance of the Excavation standard, 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P.
- Identify general excavation hazards.
- Apply principles of soil mechanics regarding factors affecting soil stability.
- Identify types of acceptable soil testing methods used to classify rock and soil deposits.
- Apply methods of field testing that are used to analyze and classify soil.
- Identify types of protective systems used at excavation sites as described in the standard, 29 CFR 1926.652.
- Identify appropriate sloping system design requirements, support systems, and shield systems for excavation and trenching.
- Assess compliance of trench protective systems.
Tiffany L. Carter, STSC, STS, CSMC, CHST
Meet Your Instructor
Tiffany L. Carter is a highly skilled safety instructor with over 15 years of experience in the construction industry. She excels in designing and delivering effective training programs to various audiences. Tiffany holds multiple safety certifications, including OSHA Construction Safety and Health, CPR, and First Aid. Her expertise in safety training and regulatory compliance makes her an invaluable asset in fostering a culture of safety.