Underground Construction Safety

Online Training Certification Course

29 CFR 1926 Subpart S

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The dangers of construction work are well documented. To put them in perspective, out of 4,779 worker fatalities in United States private industry in calendar year 2018, 21.1% were in construction. In other words, one in five worker deaths in 2018 were in construction.

Safety training is the first step toward adopting safety behaviors. In tandem, understanding regulations and adopting a mindset of safety are proven ways of preventing injury, illness, and death.

This course is for:
This OSHA Underground Construction training is designed for anyone employees involved in underground construction must be trained to recognize and respond to hazards associated with this type of work. Training should be tailored to the specific requirements of the jobsite and include any unique issues or requirements.

This online certification course meets the requirements set forth by OSHA for the Underground Construction Standard.

Case Study: In February 2010, construction crews from a Minneapolis, Minnesota, utility company were installing a telephone cable in a residential neighborhood using a common construction technique, horizontal directional drilling. When they apparently struck a gas main in the street, a natural gas explosion occurred that destroyed one home and damaged another.

Key Takeaway: While no one was injured, the blast highlights the risks of drilling underground. It was not clear if the telephone cable installers actually dug down and saw the gas line, which they were supposed to bypass with the drill. Remember: If you see something that seems unsafe, call it to the attention of your coworkers and foremen. Safety is the job of every person at the worksite, regardless of seniority or job title.

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Governing Regulations: The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, is charged with the enforcement of safety and health conditions of workers through the use of regulations published in the Code of Federal Regulations. OSHA regulations are published in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Part 1926 covers construction industry regulations. This online training course references the Underground Construction, Caissons, Cofferdams and Compressed Air Standard, located in OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart S.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Underground Construction Safety

Overview of Applicable Regulations
OSHA-Defined "Competent Person"

Site Control Procedures

Powered Communication Systems
Check-In/Check-Out Procedures
Emergency Procedures
Rescue Teams
Control of Access and Egress
Ground Support of Portal and Subsidence Areas
Ground Stability of Underground Areas
Ground Support Systems
Ground Support of Shafts

Fire Prevention and Control

Basic Fire Prevention and Control
Underground Construction Fire Prevention and Control
Storage of Flammable Materials
Use of Flammable Fuels
Diesel Fuel in Underground Construction
Atmospheric Hazards
Ventilation Requirements
Illumination Requirements

Air Monitoring

Always Test for Oxygen First
Gassy or Potentially Gassy Operations
Characteristics of Gassy Operations
Requirements for Gassy Operations
Characteristics of Potentially Gassy Operations
Requirements for Gassy and Potentially Gassy Operations
Testing for Methane and Other Flammable Gases
Hydrogen Sulfide Levels

Requirements for Underground Construction Activities

Drilling on Jumbo Decks
Underground Blasting
Using Cranes and Hoists Underground
Personnel Hoists in Underground Operations

Compression Work

Caissons
Cofferdams
Compression Work Terms
Medical Attendance, Examination, and Regulations
Medical Locks
Telephone and Signal Communication
Signs and Records
Compression
Decompression
Man Locks
Special Decompression Chamber
Decompression Tables
Compressor Plant and Air Supply
Chamber Ventilation and Air Quality
Chamber Electricity and Sanitation
Compression Work - Fire Prevention and Protection
Bulkheads and Safety Screens

Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities

PPE: Respiratory Protection Overview
Employer Responsibilities
Employee Rights

Summary

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Exam

It will take a MINIMUM of 2 hours to complete this online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.

We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course. Likewise, if you are purchasing for others, we have no time limit on assigning courses, so you can purchase a larger quantity than you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.

Employers are responsible for employee safety during underground construction projects. Employers are responsible for training employees who may be exposed to hazards related to underground construction

To ensure compliance with worker safety in underground construction, safety training must be conducted whenever necessary to maintain a working environment free from recognized hazards.

Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.