SafetyQuestion 325 of 360
A trench that was safe yesterday saw heavy overnight rain. How often does Cal/OSHA require a competent person to inspect an excavation where workers will be exposed?
a.Only once, before the first entry of the project
b.Weekly
c.Only when the customer requests it
d.Daily before each shift, and after any rain or condition that increases hazards
Explanation
Title 8 §1541 requires the competent person to inspect excavations, adjacent areas, and protective systems daily before work starts, as needed throughout the shift, and after any event that increases hazards such as rainstorms. Water saturates soil, adds weight, and dramatically raises cave-in risk. If hazards are found, workers must be removed until corrections are made.
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