SafetyQuestion 699 of 700
A construction site's storm water plan (SWPPP) requires controlling sediment at the point where runoff leaves the site through a street drain. Which best management practice DIRECTLY protects that storm drain inlet?
a.Watering the haul road to keep dust down
b.Adding more parking for workers near the inlet
c.Installing inlet protection such as a gravel bag barrier or filter insert around the drain
d.Sweeping the office floors daily
Explanation
Correct: storm drain inlet protection, such as gravel bag barriers, fiber rolls, or filter inserts placed around the inlet, directly traps sediment before runoff enters the drain. Watering the haul road controls dust, not inlet sediment. Adding parking does nothing for the drain. Sweeping office floors is unrelated to protecting the storm drain from site runoff.
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