Course Overview

The Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requires that a competent person oversee these job sites.

The course will give participants an understanding of: 

  • site set up procedures;
  • trenching;
  • shoring methods;
  • trench condition safety awareness (weather, soil changes, vibration, spoil bank location, etc.);
  • entry/exit procedures; 
  • traffic control;
  • site access control; and
  • communications.


Duration & Credits

1.0 Day • 0.7 CEU


Confirmed Date / Location 

  • November 1, 2023 / Ottawa / Confirmed
  • November 2, 2023 / Ottawa / Confirmed


Alternate Course Dates / Locations

  • September 26, 2024 / Barrie
  • September 26, 2024 / Kingston
  • October 18, 2024 / London
  • October 18, 2024 / Ottawa



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* All course fees include 13% HST tax