Cave-in tragedies are avoidable. Yet every year, hundreds of workers are killed and thousands injured in cave-ins. In addition, negligent companies are often the target of expensive lawsuits resulting in exorbitant fines, legal fees, and negative publicity.

SGA offers this workshop to help protect your company and your employees. The Excavation Safety Workshop teaches how to prevent cave-in accidents with proper planning, job assessment, and the ability to recognize potential hazards.

This workshop qualifies participants as "competent persons." In addition, the course provides training and information on how you can effectively train other employees.

Who Should Attend

• Training personnel with duties of training co-workers
• Field personnel seeking qualification as a "competent person"
• Safety supervisors
• Engineers
• Construction superintendents

SGA seminars qualify for Continuing Professional Education (CPE). The Train-the-Trainer Workshop qualifies for 13 CPEs. Use SGA workshops to meet your professional requirements and stay up-to-date on industry issues.

Outline

• Reasons for excavation
• Excavation standards (OSHA 29 CFR 1926.21)
• Laws, policies, and penalties
• Soil composition
• Location and identification of utilities
• Climatic conditions
• Sloping, shoring, and shielding
• Length and depth of excavation
• Proper use of protective equipment
• Excavation safety plans
• Guidelines for making effective presentations to other employees

About the Instructor

Mr. Jack Pettyjohn of the Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is one of the country's foremost instructors in the field of Excavation Safety. TEEX, a branch of the Texas A&M University system, is on the cutting edge of training for construction safety, and Mr. Pettyjohn is one of their leading instructors. His practical experience and outstanding presentation skills ensure an enjoyable, informative workshop for all participants.

Questions

Pat Turman (pturman@southerngas.org; 972-620-4021)

Ask to receive the information the next time this workshop is scheduled.

This page updated: May 4, 2004