SafetyQuestion 449 of 521
Before excavating a trench 5 feet or more deep into which a person must descend, a California employer generally must obtain:
a.Nothing beyond a shovel
b.A city business license
c.A Cal/OSHA excavation/trench permit (project or annual) for trenches 5 feet or deeper that a worker will enter
d.A building fire permit
Explanation
Cal/OSHA requires a permit for construction of trenches 5 feet or more deep into which a person must descend. A business license or fire permit does not authorize the excavation, and 'nothing' ignores the permit requirement that helps ensure protective systems are planned.
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