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The Safety Plan Topic: Trenching and Shoring Training on Trenching and Shoring is required when contractors work in trenches or excavations at the depth of 5 feet or greater. Contractors need to understand the regulations and responsibilities to avert the serious consequences of accidents from soil collapse. Serious injuries or death may result. In such cases, owners and contractors have found themselves in court dealing with huge lawsuits, heavily fined by OSHA, or even facing manslaughter charges. Aside from this, trench collapses tend to make the news. That makes these incidents public events, which can follow a company for years, and affect future earning potential. The recent trench fatality in Studio City is an excellent example of what can happen - 65 fire and rescue personnel on the scene with cameras from all local television networks descending upon a job site where a worker died in an 8 foot excavation. Full Cal/OSHA investigation and review by the local District Attorney. Article on Fatality Attention: Trenching and Shoring/Competent Person Class This Training is Required For:
As with all SCBA on-site training, this class is being offered FREE of CHARGE to members in good standing. Due to increasing expenses, however; there is a minor fee for materials. Reserve your spot with Tammie Young, Training Coordinator: (562)320-3600. Other Training: Space is Still Available for: 10-Hour OSHA Training on March 22nd. This Training is Required: Many owners, developers, General Contractors and Public Agencies require 10 hour training for all contractors on the project. Even if you do not have a project that requires this now, this is an emerging trend and you will see one eventually. Call Tammie Young, Training Coordinator at (562)320-3600 if you have any questions. If you know of another SCBA member who currently isn't receiving this e-mail, feel free to forward it to them. That way, they can contact us to get signed up for this e-mail service. Have them contact Tammie Young, at tammie@socalbuilders.com. Your SCBA: It's More Than Just a Discount!
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