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Trenching Safety

November 18, 2008

Peninsula Workforce Development Center
600 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666

Anytime anyone excavates a trench, safety should be a number one priority. But are we following the proper safety procedures? This course discusses the inherent dangers of trenching operations and outlines the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) rules and regulations on construction excavation.

A review and work problems using OSHA’s timber shoring charts gives participants knowledge and use of this valuable resource. Recognizing the potential cave-in factors, identifying soils, using proper sloping and shoring techniques, and backfilling are all discussed, along with pneumatic and hydraulic shoring systems. A review of work zone traffic control and the one-call system (Miss Utility) will also be presented. The session will close with discussions on the importance of a qualified inspector and recordkeeping.

Alan L. Gesford provides training and training development services on road maintenance topics for various entities including LTAP Centers, universities, and state DOTs. He retired from his position as a Senior Research Assistant for Penn State University at the end of 2007 where he served as a Technology Transfer Specialist for the Institute of State and Regional Affairs working on various projects with PennDOT among others involving training and development.

Alan has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s Degree in Education – Training and Development from Penn State University. Alan is a registered professional engineer and registered land surveyor in Pennsylvania.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop should be of interest to road supervisors, maintenance engineers, and maintenance level personnel in rural areas and small urban communities and others who have responsibility for operation and management of local roads.

Registration/Payment

The public-sector fee (for government, local, and state employees) is $50 and the private-sector fee (for company employees and private consultants) is $95. The registration fee covers the session, all course materials, and meals.

You can complete the registration form and mail it along with a check - made payable to Center for Transportation Studies (Virginia LTAP). Credit cards and online payments are not accepted.

Please note that faxed-in registration forms will be considered as a “provisional booking” only. Registration is confirmed once the payment is received.

For more information, call Jane Carlson at (434) 982-2897, fax at (434) 982-2856 or email
ltap@virginia.edu

Special Registration Instructions for Employees of the Virginia Department of Transportation

VA LTAP workshop registration fees and related expenses for all employees of VDOT will be paid from the VDOT Learning Center budget. VA LTAP will direct bill the VDOT Learning Center for workshop registration fees. However, registrants need to contact their District Training Office or the VDOT Learning Center (Central Office employees) for instructions on how to seek reimbursement for travel expenses. Please also note it is not sufficient to enroll in a VA LTAP workshop through the VDOT Virtual University. VDOT registrants must also complete and submit a VA LTAP registration form to the VA LTAP office.

Due to current travel restrictions, VDOT employees are strongly encouraged to attend VA LTAP workshops on a day trip basis. Overnight travel requires permission from your District Administrator or Chief -- and in some cases higher levels of authority. If you require overnight lodging to attend a VA LTAP workshop, consult with your supervisor, District Training Manager, or VDOT Learning Center on travel approval procedures.