OSH 1055 Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics

This course focuses on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and California (Cal) OSHA standards and on the safety aspects of excavation and trenching. The course addresses practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of shored and unshored slopes and walls of excavations. Various types of shoring (wood timbers and hydraulic) are covered. Testing methods are demonstrated and the use of instruments such as penetrometers, torvane shears, and engineering rods. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis with the option to receive a letter grade. Not open to students with credit in IES 1055.