Excavation & Trenching 

The Excavation & Trenching course is designed to give attendees a basic overview of the mechanics of cave-ins, how to perform a soil analysis to classify soil, protection of workers, shoring, shielding, sloping, and special situations in the field, along with where to get additional resources and help.

PEU Eligible: St. Louis County 2.0 CORE

Instructor Information

Eric Caldwell (Gateway Safety Consulting, LLC) is a safety professional with more than 20 years of experience in occupational safety and health.  He has spent most of his career serving the construction, industrial, and environmental fields.  He is currently a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and works as a Professional Safety Consultant and President of Gateway Safety Consulting, LLC.  Caldwell is also a professional member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), and the National Safety Council (NSC).  He is also the designated third-party administrator for the local HBA/ROSSI OSHA Partnership Program.