EXCAVATION SAFETY COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT COMPLETE QUESTIONS VERIFIED

EXCAVATION SAFETY COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT COMPLETE QUESTIONS VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS




Question:
Trench.

Answer:
A narrow excavation (no more than 15 ft wide at the bottom).



Question:
Cave-in Protection.

Answer:
Required for excavations 5 feet or deeper.



Question:
Fall Protection.

Answer:
Required for excavations 6 feet or deeper, typically involving guardrails around the opening.



Question:
Competent Person.

Answer:
An individual capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working
conditions.



Question:

, Qualified Person.

Answer:
Someone with extensive knowledge and experience who can perform complex calculations and
design protective systems.



Question:
Registered Professional Engineer (RPE).

Answer:
Required to design protective systems for excavations 20 feet or deeper.



Question:
Spoil Pile (Excavated Earth).

Answer:
Material removed from an excavation, must be kept at least 2 feet away from the edge.



Question:
Cave-ins.

Answer:
Primary Hazard: Soil can collapse due to various factors.



Question:
Weight of Soil.

Answer:
1 cubic foot of soil: approximately 100 pounds.



Question:
Factors Affecting Soil Stability.