SafetyQuestion 393 of 1605
Excavated soil (spoil pile) and other materials must be kept at least how far from the edge of a trench?
a.Right at the trench edge for convenience
b.6 inches from the edge
c.1 foot from the edge
d.At least 2 feet from the edge, or be restrained by other means
Explanation
8 CCR §1541 requires excavated material and equipment to be kept at least 2 feet back from the edge of an excavation, or otherwise restrained, to keep loads from falling on workers and adding surcharge load that can cause cave-ins.
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