SafetyQuestion 1349 of 1605
California law adds a special requirement for trenches or excavations 5 feet or more deep into which a person must descend: a detailed plan for worker protection must be prepared when the trench is:
a.Never required in California
b.Only for pipelines
c.Only above 30 feet
d.5 feet or deeper and a person will enter — with an RPE-approved detailed plan required for excavations 20 feet or more deep
Explanation
Labor Code §6705 requires a detailed plan for worker protection from caving ground for trenches 5 feet or more deep; for excavations deeper than 20 feet the plan must be prepared by a registered civil or professional engineer.
Law Reference: Labor Code §6705 / T8 CCR §1541.1Practice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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