Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA 3015 - Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics
FPM-40301
This course covers the OSHA Excavation Standard and safety and health aspects of excavation and trenching. Course topics include practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of shored and unshored 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. Upon course completion students will have the ability to assess their employer's compliance with the OSHA Excavation Standard, utilize soil testing methods to classify soil types, determine protective systems for excavation operations, and training requirements.
Course Information
Course sessions
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 9/16/2024
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Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2024 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 10/1/2024 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 10/2/2024 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
Instructor: Rudy Schroeder
Construction Operations and Management for over 30 years and a Safety Management Consultant specializing in Training and Loss Prevention services
Rudy Schroeder has been in construction operations and management for over 30 years. He is the only certified instructor in trench rescue for the California State Fire Marshall that is not employed as a firefighter or in the fire service. Schroeder is a safety management consultant specializing in training and loss prevention services.
Section ID:
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 2/17/2025
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Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3/2025 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 3/4/2025 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 3/5/2025 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
Instructor: Rudy Schroeder
Construction Operations and Management for over 30 years and a Safety Management Consultant specializing in Training and Loss Prevention services
Rudy Schroeder has been in construction operations and management for over 30 years. He is the only certified instructor in trench rescue for the California State Fire Marshall that is not employed as a firefighter or in the fire service. Schroeder is a safety management consultant specializing in training and loss prevention services.
Section ID:
Class type:
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 4/14/2025
Note:
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/28/2025 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 4/29/2025 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 4/30/2025 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
Instructor: Rudy Schroeder
Construction Operations and Management for over 30 years and a Safety Management Consultant specializing in Training and Loss Prevention services
Rudy Schroeder has been in construction operations and management for over 30 years. He is the only certified instructor in trench rescue for the California State Fire Marshall that is not employed as a firefighter or in the fire service. Schroeder is a safety management consultant specializing in training and loss prevention services.
