Working in and around trenches is dangerous business. You can't change that, but you can help your employees avoid accidents ... by training them on safe excavation-site procedures with J. J. Keller's Trenching & Shoring Safety program.

This exciting training program focuses on OSHA-regulated safety measures and best practices related to excavation-site work. Trenching & Shoring Safety covers core topics that include the following:

• Underground installations
• Access and egress
• Exposure to falling loads
• Hazardous atmospheres
• Protection from hazards with water accumulation
• Stability of adjacent structures
• Protection from loose rock or soil
• Inspections
• Protection of employees in excavations
• Design of sloping and benching systems
• Design of support, shield and other protective systems
• Installation and removal of support

This program includes several ready-to-use training tools:

• (1) 23-minute, closed-captioned video - Available on DVD (with extra bonus features) or VHS, the program combines engaging video and editing technology with expertise from industry professionals at all levels.
• (1) Trainer's Guide - Provides training tips, a glossary, emergency response info, and an answer key to the 10-point quiz in the Employee Handbooks.
• (11) Employee Handbooks - Review key points and include a quiz to check trainees’ understanding of the material. Include perforated Skill Cards that summarize critical info.
• (1) OSHA Excavation Standards Handbook - Puts key regulations from OSHA’s Excavation Standard into plain language.
• (1) Training Log - Provides a convenient way to record attendance and maintain a list of workers you’ve trained.

 

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The Trenching & Shoring Safety video is available on DVD. The content of the main program is the same on VHS and DVD, but with DVD, you’ll also get added features!

DVD Main Menu

• Play Program – Plays entire main program.
• Chapter Selections (access to chapters by topic) – Allows easy access to specific subtopics for more focused training.
  • Introduction
    Explains why following safety rules when working in trenches is so important.
  • Definitions and Dangers
    Defines key terms; cites government statistics regarding trenching and shoring fatalities, and features a series of animations that illustrate how a cave-in can cause a person to suffocate within minutes.
  • Before Excavation Begins
    Gives an overview of what happens before an excavation in order to ensure the workers' safety. Discusses different hazards such as power lines, traffic patterns, underground installations, soils, water conditions and rocks.
  • The Competent Person
    Defines "competent person" and outlines their responsibilities on the jobsite.
  • Soil Classification
    Explains the classifications stable rock and Type A, B and C.
  • Protective Support Systems
    Provides information on protective support systems, such as sloping methods, benching methods, trench boxes or trench shields and shoring systems.
  • General Safety Practices
    Goes over different ways workers can help ensure their safety:
    • Use the proper safety equipment.
    • Make sure warning systems are in place.
    • Don't work underneath lifting or digging equipment loads.
    • Never work on a slope or bench above a co-worker.
    • Keep material and equipment two feet from the edge of the trench.
    • Stay aware of changing conditions, which can affect the trench.
    • Stay aware of signs of trouble.
  • Emergency Response Procedures
    Discusses what workers should do in case of an emergency.
  • Conclusion
    Emphasizes that everyone needs to follow the safety rules and constantly be alert for hazards when working in trenches.
• Checklist – Provides a quick way to refresh key points of the program to better aid retention.
• Commentary – Offers additional interviews by industry professionals.
• Quiz – 10 interactive questions; offers correct/incorrect remediation to reinforce effectiveness of training.

 

The Basic DVD System Requirements are:

• A 400 Mhz or faster Intel- compatible CPU
• A video card with AGP architecture and at least 4 MB of onboard RAM
• At least 128 MB of system RAM (Windows 2000, XP and Vista users - 256 MB or more is recommended)
• Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP or Windows Vista (most software DVD decoders have either reduced function or no support under Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0)
• The latest version of Microsoft DirectX
• A DVD-ROM drive (DVD discs cannot be read by CD-ROM equipment)