Ground Disturbance and Excavation Safety

IOSS is an Internationally accredited provider of versatile Industrial & Non-Industrial training and consultancy services offering high quality, practical support to our clients. Our training courses are designed based on local and international standards delivering industry best practices to our delegates.

The goal of IOSS training courses is to ensure that all individuals reach a certain level of competence to work more safely on-site, reducing the risk to themselves and others.

General HSE Training courses are designed to meet the requirements of modern industries and to provide knowledge and skills for understanding and preventing hazards in various fields.

This course is designed to help participants work safely, avoid common hazards, and prevent workplace injuries and fatalities.  Practical exercises and course materials are provided in accordance with special training requirements. Content can be localized to reflect the country or region in which the workforce will operate.

Participants must successfully complete a training course and assessment to ensure that they reach the required level of competence. Successful participants will then receive a certificate. 

  • Introduction 
  • Regulations and procedures 
  • What is the excavation? 
  • Hazards due to excavation 
  • Excavation as a Confined Space and specific hazards 
  • Identifying the type of ground 
  • The safety of the work area 
  • Requirement of Excavation 
  • Protective Safety Systems and support methods 
  • Shoring, Benching and Battering Back 
  • Risk assessment and permit to work 
  • Excavated materials and site restoration 
  • Safety of Rescue Personnel.