SafetyQuestion 447 of 521
Excavated soil (spoil) and equipment must be kept at least how far back from the edge of a trench?
a.6 inches from the edge
b.2 feet from the edge
c.10 feet from the edge
d.There is no setback requirement
Explanation
Spoil piles and equipment must be kept at least 2 feet from the trench edge (or be restrained) so the surcharge load does not trigger a cave-in and material does not roll back onto workers. 6 inches is too close, 10 feet is more than required, and 'no requirement' is incorrect.
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