Question 1
Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P, when is a protective system generally required for employees working in a trench?
Correct Answer:
When the trench is 5 feet or deeper, unless made entirely in stable rock
Question 2
Per OSHA, what is the maximum lateral travel distance to a means of egress in a trench that is 4 feet or more deep?
Correct Answer:
25 feet
Question 3
How far must excavated spoil piles and other materials be kept from the edge of a trench under OSHA rules?
Correct Answer:
At least 2 feet
Question 4
What is the maximum allowable slope for Type C soil in excavations less than 20 feet deep (simple slope) under OSHA Appendix B?
Correct Answer:
1½ horizontal to 1 vertical (34°)
Question 5
A trench is 8 feet deep in Type C soil and will be simply sloped on both sides. How wide must each horizontal run be from the trench bottom edge to the top of the slope?
Correct Answer:
12 feet
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