609 S. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78704
Main: (512) 442-7887
Dates: | July 16-18, 2024 |
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Meets: | Tu, W and Th from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Location: | Associated General Contractors - Austin |
Cost: | $595.00 |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
This course focuses on the operations and safety aspects of excavation and trenching. Participants are introduced to practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of shored/unshored slopes and walls. Various types of shoring (wood timbers and hydraulic) are explained. Testing methods are demonstrated, allowing students to use instruments such as penetrometers, torvane shears, and engineering rods. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the ability to assess employer safety with the current standard, utilize soil-testing methods to classify soil types, determine protective systems for excavation operations, and determine training requirements.
Fee: | $595.00 |
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Hours: | 22.50 |
CEUs: | 2.25 |
Associated General Contractors - Austin
AGCAUS Coordinator
Eric Stephan
Eric has been in the construction industry since 1985. His experience stems from being a Deputy Sheriff for Travis County Sheriff's Dept, Safety Director for White Construction Company, and an OSHA Education Center instructor for numerous training institutes. Eric has also helped to negotiate large budget construction programs for many corporate construction businesses, and is an active member of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Austin.Date | Day | Time | Location |
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07/16/2024 | Tuesday | 8 AM to 5 PM | Associated General Contractors - Austin |
07/17/2024 | Wednesday | 8 AM to 5 PM | Associated General Contractors - Austin |
07/18/2024 | Thursday | 8 AM to 5 PM | Associated General Contractors - Austin |