802 Trench and Excavation Safety

Excavation and Trenching Safety Activity

Conversation With Trainer John

This activity is optional. Answer John's three excavation- and trenching-safety questions. John will respond to each answer and determine whether you are ready to work at the excavation site.

Trainer John

Hi, I'm John. By now, you should have a basic understanding of excavation and trenching safety. Answer my three questions to demonstrate that you are ready to work in the trenches on our worksite.

What must be provided when you work in a trench that is 4 feet deep or more?

Question 1

Choose your response:

1 Heavy equipment at the edge of the trench that can lift workers out in an emergency 2 Stairways, ladders, ramps, or another safe means of egress 3 An employee outside the trench acting as a spotter

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