SeguridadPregunta 1263 de 1605
Before entering a trench more than 4 feet deep where a hazardous atmosphere could exist (e.g., near landfill or sewer), the employer must:
a.Simply open the trench for a few minutes
b.Test the atmosphere for oxygen deficiency and hazardous gases and provide controls as needed
c.Rely on workers' sense of smell
d.Ignore the atmosphere below 10 feet
Explicación
1926.651(g) requires atmospheric testing in excavations over 4 feet deep where oxygen deficiency or hazardous/flammable atmospheres could reasonably exist, with adequate ventilation or respiratory protection provided.
Referencia Legal: 29 CFR 1926.651(g)Practica las 1605 preguntas gratis — sin registro.
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Revisado por Abraham Chen — Licensed California General Contractor (CSLB License #1101856 — verificar)