This essential SST course provides a focused overview of excavation safety, helping workers and supervisors recognize hazards and follow proper procedures on and around trenches and excavation sites. Fully online and approved by the NYC Department of Buildings.
NYC DOB SST 1 Hour Excavations
Category
SST
Location
Online
Type
Single Course
Duration (hours)
1
IACET - CEUs
0.1
Pre-requisite required?
No
Certificate after completing
The 1-Hour Excavations course is a mandatory component of the NYC DOB Site Safety Training (SST) curriculum, required for workers and supervisors under Local Law 196. It offers a high-level yet practical understanding of how to work safely in and around excavations, which are among the most dangerous environments on a construction site.
Participants will learn how to identify risks such as cave-ins, utility strikes, and equipment hazards, as well as how to follow established safety protocols and regulatory standards.
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This fully online, self-paced course equips students with the awareness needed to prevent serious injuries and fatalities on excavation-related tasks. It fulfills 1 hour of SST credit and includes a certificate of completion.
Safety Advisory is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and authorized to issue CEUs that meet the ANSI/IACET 1-2018 Standard. To Receive CEU Credit:
Your CEU hours are listed on each course page. A digital certificate with CEU credit will be issued upon successful completion.
Upon completing all required training courses to meet NYC SST requirements, you will be eligible to receive your official SST card. Please note: The SST card is not automatically included and must be requested separately. To process your card, you must provide valid identification, a photo, and ensure all registration information is complete including submission of the required registration form.
Hear from professionals who’ve completed the course and renewed their certifications with confidence. Their feedback reflects the clarity, convenience, and real-world value our training provides.
“I work around trenches often, and this course reminded me just how fast things can go wrong. It’s short but powerful.” - Ronnie R.
“Clear explanations of safety systems like trench boxes and shoring. It gave me more confidence to speak up if something looks off on-site.” - Dwayne F.
“Easy to follow and well-organized. The real-life examples made it easier to understand the risks and what to look for.” - Manny S.
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