OSHA 3015: Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics
Dates: October 12-14, 2026
Meets: M, Tu and W from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Salt Lake City, UT)
Location: TBD - Salt Lake City, UT
Tuition: $705.00
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.
Notes:
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 |
TBD - Salt Lake City, UT
Larry Hatch
| Date | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2026 | Monday | 8 AM to 4:30 PM | TBD - Salt Lake City, UT |
| 10/13/2026 | Tuesday | 8 AM to 4:30 PM | TBD - Salt Lake City, UT |
| 10/14/2026 | Wednesday | 8 AM to 4:30 PM | TBD - Salt Lake City, UT |
