The DEH CE program is pleased to announce the addition of 2 new OSHA classes to its repertoire for the 2000-2001 academic year. This course will focus on OSHA standards and on the safety aspects of excavation and trenching. Introduction to practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of shored and unshored slopes and walls of excavation. Various types of shoring are covered, and testing methods are demonstrated. Topics covered include the principles of fall protection, the components of fall arrest systems, the limitations of fall arrest equipment, and OSHA policies regarding fall protection.
Course features a one-day field exercise demonstrating fall protection equipment.
The 2000-2001 DEH Continuing Education Program Schedule is now available. The schedule is also available on our website. CE has several courses coming up. Introduction to OSHA s general industry standards and an overview of requirements for frequently referenced standards. Locate OSHA policies, procedures, correct standards in 29 CFR 1910.