Bse T levels Excavation Safety in Construction

What must be done before working in an excavation on a construction site to ensure safety?

• The job must be advertised

• The job must be completed quickly

• The job must be planned, risk assessed, managed, and supervised

• The job must be delegated to untrained staff

What are the dangers associated with working in trenches on construction sites?

• Noise pollution and traffic

• Collapse and falling objects

• Electrical hazards only

• Weather conditions

Why are the steps of planning, risk assessing, managing, and supervising required when working in an excavation?

• To ensure that the work is done as quickly as possible

• To ensure that there is no harm to your health when working

• To make sure that the excavation is deep enough

• To guarantee that the work will not require any further inspection

Which of the following is NOT a situation where you may find yourself working in excavations according to the T Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering for Construction document?

• Sewers

• Roofs

• Foundations

• Drains

What is required before beginning work in areas such as sewers, foundations, and underground service mains?

• Immediate execution of work

• Careful planning

• Purchasing new equipment

• Hiring additional workers

What is the minimum depth at which excavations must have their sides supported to prevent collapse?

• 1.0m

• 1.2m

• 1.5m

• 2.0m

Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor to be aware of when dealing with excavations?

• Type of ground that is being dug

• Access and egress

• Color of the excavation site

• Vehicle stops

What must excavation sites have to ensure nobody falls into the excavation?

• A warning sign

• A cover

• A barrier

• An observation deck

What should you always check before digging and excavating, for example, to install an incoming water main?

• The weather forecast

• The type of ground that is being dug

• The depth of the excavation

• The time of day

Which type of soil tends to collapse more easily?

• Clay

• Sandy soil

• Gravel

• Loamy soil