Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics
| Dates: | August 6-8, 2024 |
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| Meets: | Tu, W and Th from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Location: | Associated General Contractors Houston Houston, TX |
| Cost: | $595.00 |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
OSHA #3015
Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics
22.5 Hours | $595 Contract Price: $7,000
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 Houston Houston, TX
Associated General Contractors - Houston Chapter
3825 Dacoma Street
Houston, TX 77092-8717
Main: (713) 843-3700
Host Site Contact: Brenda Ward, Building Services Coordinator
Phone: (713) 843-3741
Parking: Parking is prohibited around The Westfall Group building that shares an entrance to the parking lot. It is recommended that students park along the fence line on the back perimeter of the AGC building.
Discounted Hotel Booking Rates: Several hotels provide AGC Houston members and associates with a discounted member rate.- Courtyard Houston Brookhollow
- Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Houston Brookhollow
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston Northwest-Brookhollow
- Sheraton Houston Brookhollow
- SpringHill Suites Marriott Houston-Brookhollow
K M 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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| 08/06/2024 | Tuesday | 7 AM to 4 PM | Associated General Contractors Houston Houston, TX |
| 08/07/2024 | Wednesday | 7 AM to 4 PM | Associated General Contractors Houston Houston, TX |
| 08/08/2024 | Thursday | 7 AM to 4 PM | Associated General Contractors Houston Houston, TX |
