Excavation Safety

What is the minimum distance the excavated material, tools, and other supplies be kept back from the excavated edge

• 1 Foot

• 2 Feet

• Doesn't matter

• As close as possible in case I need something

At what depth must a ladder, ramp, steps, or runway be present for quick worker exit?

• 4 Feet

• It is never required

• 6 Feet

• When the boss says so

What is the greatest hazard facing a worker while working in a trench?

• Hazardous atmospheres

• Falls

• Cave-Ins

• Traffic

At what depth are we required to have trench protection?

• When the competent person says so

• 5 food deep or greater

• Both a and b

• Only if you think the trench might collapse

What is the maximum distance we can be from a Ladder?

• 100 Feet

• 25 Feet

• As long as I can see it

• Take it out, it is in the way

What type of trench protection systems are available for excavations?

• Potholing, traffic control, safety meetings

• Sloping, benching, shoring

• Supervisors, Foreman, Leadman

• Spoils way from trench, sniffers, Topman

What does trench protection prevent?

• Cave-Ins

• Something we have to do

• Keeps public away

• Nothing really

What PPE should we wear when in a trench?

• Hard hat, glasses, gloves

• Vest, baseball cap, shorts

• Boots, jeans, long sleeve shirt

• What ever you feel comfortable in

What is the best safety measure to prevent accidents in excavations? (Select all that apply)

• Planning

• Trench inspection

• Dealing with it later

• Safety meetings

What is a major concern with any equipment within the work zone?

• Oil

• Tire marks

• Blind spots

• They make a mess