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OSHA 3015: Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics

Dates: October 26-28, 2026

Meets: M, Tu and W from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Fort Collins, CO)

Location: Fort Collins Campus at Front Range Community College

Tuition: $705.00

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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.

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Training Room #C1515

For this course, your materials will be made available to you digitally via our Instructure Canvas platform. If you would like to access your materials in class, we recommend that you bring a tablet or a laptop.

Fee: $705.00
Hours:20.00
CEUs:2.00

Fort Collins Campus at Front Range Community College

4616 S Shields Street

Michael Malone

Michael Malone is a safety and technical training professional with over 20 years of diverse experience in the Navy, renewable energy, and higher education. A U.S. Navy veteran and former Lead Wind Technician, he holds a CSP and B.S. in Biology from the University of Wyoming and has spent the past 15+ years teaching OSHA 10- and 30-hour courses, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Excavations, CDL, Equipment Operation, and more. Passionate about education and workforce safety, Michael is committed to building safety-conscious teams that drive productivity, quality, and morale.
Date Day Time Location
10/26/2026Monday8 AM to 4:30 PM Fort Collins Campus at Front Range Community College
10/27/2026Tuesday8 AM to 4:30 PM Fort Collins Campus at Front Range Community College
10/28/2026Wednesday8 AM to 4:30 PM Fort Collins Campus at Front Range Community College

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