SafetyQuestion 511 of 700
Before workers enter an excavation 5 feet or deeper, which inspection practice does Cal/OSHA require?
a.An inspection once per month by any worker
b.No inspection if a shield box is present
c.A competent person inspects the excavation and adjacent areas daily and as conditions change, before workers enter
d.Only the equipment operator needs to look it over
Explanation
Cal/OSHA requires a competent person, one able to identify hazards and authorized to correct them, to inspect the excavation, adjacent areas, and protective systems daily, before each shift, and after any event that could increase hazards such as rain. Option c reflects this. Monthly checks (a), skipping inspection because a box is present (b), or leaving it to the operator (d) all fail the standard.
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