AL Water Projects Practice Questions - Alabama Water Projects Contractor Examination Exam - AL Water Projects Practice Questions - Alabama Water Projects Contractor Examination Exam

Question 1

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P, when must a trench generally have a protective system such as sloping, shoring, or a trench box?

Only when the trench is deeper than 20 feet Only when groundwater is visible in the invert At 5 feet or deeper unless a competent person finds no indication of a potential cave-in in a shallower excavation Only on nights and weekends

Correct Answer:

At 5 feet or deeper unless a competent person finds no indication of a potential cave-in in a shallower excavation

Question 2

A water-main trench will be 6 feet deep. At what depth must a stairway, ladder, ramp, or other safe means of egress be provided?

Only if the trench exceeds 10 feet In trenches 4 feet or more in depth Only in trenches that are also classified as permit-required confined spaces Egress is never required if a trench box is used

Correct Answer:

In trenches 4 feet or more in depth

Question 3

In a 4-foot-or-deeper water trench, how far may a worker have to travel laterally to reach a ladder or other required egress?

No more than 25 feet No more than 50 feet No more than 100 feet Any distance is acceptable if a radio is on site

Correct Answer:

No more than 25 feet

Question 4

Where must excavated spoil be placed relative to the edge of a water-main trench?

Piled against the trench wall to act as a surcharge berm Dumped back into the trench as soon as the pipe is set, even if workers remain inside Centered over the pipe alignment so it can be used as a walkway At least 2 feet from the edge of the excavation, or retained by devices that keep material from falling in

Correct Answer:

At least 2 feet from the edge of the excavation, or retained by devices that keep material from falling in

Question 5

For a simple slope in Type A soil less than 20 feet deep, what maximum slope does OSHA Subpart P Appendix B allow?

Vertical (1/2 horizontal to 1 vertical) 3/4 horizontal to 1 vertical (53 degrees) 1 horizontal to 1 vertical (45 degrees) 1 1/2 horizontal to 1 vertical (34 degrees)

Correct Answer:

3/4 horizontal to 1 vertical (53 degrees)

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