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OSHA 3015: Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics

Dates: July 13-15, 2026

Meets: M, Tu and W from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Cheyenne, WY)

Location: Wyoming-Montana Safety Council

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.

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

Wyoming-Montana Safety Council

1002 South Greeley Highway
Cheyenne WY 82007

Michael Malone

Michael Malone has worked in many different fields and taught at a local community college for the last 8 years. Michael has taught classes in OSHA 10- and 30-hour Industrial safety, Construction. Fall Protection, Confined Space, Excavations, Utility Locator, Process Technology, Quality Control, Renewable Resources and Fire Safety, CDL, Ariel Platforms, Front End Loader, and Forklift training.  Prior to becoming an instructor, Michael served 4 years in the U.S. Navy as an aviation electrician and spent time in the Persian Gulf on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier during the Gulf War. After serving in the Navy, he attended school at the University of Wyoming and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Michael then went to work on commercial wind turbines in the Casper area where he became a Lead Wind Technician. Michael is extremely passionate about teaching and has a firm belief that establishing a safety conscious workforce will increase production, quality and morale.

Date Day Time Location
07/13/2026Monday8 AM to 4:30 PM Wyoming-Montana Safety Council
07/14/2026Tuesday8 AM to 4:30 PM Wyoming-Montana Safety Council
07/15/2026Wednesday8 AM to 4:30 PM Wyoming-Montana Safety Council

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