Excavation Safety
Webinar - Wednesday, March 5, 2008 - 11am-12:30pm CST
Excavating is recognized as one of the most hazardous construction operations. From soil collapse to underground power lines, the hazards are all around.
Join ASSE member Mike Hayslip in an exciting virtual class where you’ll look at the ANSI A10.12-standard, Safety Requirements for Excavation. More importantly, you’ll look at real-world scenarios as you discover ways to avoid trenching and excavation hazards.
In addition to covering general excavation safety requirements, we will discuss soil field tests, warning signs of ground instability such as tension cracks, bulging or water accumulation, and the selection of protective systems such as benching, shoring and trench boxes.
This virtual class will take place on Wednesday – March 5th, from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (CST).
Learning Objectives
After completing this virtual classroom, you will:
- Understand and be able to apply excavation best practices
- Recall the key safety elements from ANSI A10.12
- Recognize the warning signs of ground instability
- Understand how to protect yourself from hazards associated with water accumulation
- Understand how to select proper protective systems
CEU Information
You will receive .2 CEU credits upon completion of this session and the accompanying post-assessment.
About the Instructor
Michael Hayslip is an ASSE member and president and CEO of NESTI, a construction training and litigation support firm founded in 1996, located in Dayton, OH. An attorney and Professional Civil Engineer, Mr. Hayslip is a member of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A10.12 subcommittee Safety Requirements for Excavation.
Important Webinar Registration Information
Upon your purchase, you will receive an e-mail asking you to confirm your registration in the webinar. Please follow the instructions in this e-mail. After completing the short registration, you’ll receive all the information necessary to participate in this session.
For more information about the conference call or ASSE Webinars, please contact Dan McNeill at dmcneill@asse.org or 847-768-3437.
Save the Date: March 5, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. central time.
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WEBINARMember Price $95.00 (Member/Non-Member pricing will be calculated at final checkout.) |