Training

Cost: $84.00 – WCB Rate Code 407/408 or MHCA Members
Non-members $183.75

This half-day course is designed for those individuals who are planning, supervising or doing the work. Safety of the workforce is the primary goal.

After completing the course, you should be able to:

• Recognize the hazards associated with trenching and excavating and how to control them by administrative, engineering or personal protective measures.
• Know how to contact MB Hydro and other utility line owners for locates.
• Be able to refer to the applicable legislation regarding trenching and excavating.
• Know what type of protective structure (shoring) will work to protect your workers.
• Know how to determine if the excavation/trench is a confined space and what precautions to take.
• Be able to recognize soil changes in trenches/excavation.

*Please note that prepayment is required for all training. To register please complete a Training Prepayment Form.

If you have any questions please contact Kristen Ranson at kristen@mhca.mb.ca or 204-594-9056