Trenching Competent Person & Backhoe Operator

This full day session includes both classroom and hands on training, focusing on how to recognize, anticipate, and prevent hazards in and around an excavation site and the safe operations of a backhoe. Participants will also be provided with knowledge on soil composition and analysis, how to plan a trenching job, and the responsibilities of a Trenching Competent Person and a Backhoe Operator.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the technical and stability aspects of backhoe operations
• Understand how to identify workplace hazards
• Identify and understand the causes of backhoe accidents
• Identify the major parts and components of a backhoe
• Demonstrate how to conduct a workplace and pre-use equipment inspection
• Demonstrate through a practical “hands on” evaluation, the safe operation of a backhoe
• Successfully complete a written exam of course study materials

Those who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Training Wallet Card. Please note this is not a Hoisting License class. Please contact RIDLT for information on who needs to hold a Hoisting License, and how to obtain one.

Who Should Attend:

Anyone who works around excavation sites and/or operates a backhoe, or any supervisor responsible for such employees.

Instructor:

Bill Kershaw, Safety Equipped, Inc.

Registration Information:

• This offsite training will be held at Narragansett Highway Department, 260 Westmoreland St., Narragansett, RI 02882
• Available to Members of The Trust's Property/Liability and/or Workers' Compensation Programs.
• Advance registration at www.ritrust.com is required.
• Registration is limited to 2 employees per Member. If you have additional employees you would like added to our wait list, please let us know.
• Registration Deadline is Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
• There will be a $50 "No Show" fee for anyone who registers but then fails to attend the training.

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