SafetyQuestion 355 of 1605
Before workers enter a trench 6 feet deep, who must classify the soil and select an appropriate protective system?
a.Any worker available on site
b.The property owner
c.A competent person designated by the employer
d.The equipment rental company
Explanation
8 CCR §1541.1 requires a competent person — one capable of identifying hazards and authorized to take prompt corrective action — to classify soil and select protective systems such as sloping, shoring, or shielding for excavations.
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