Quiz 15 Excavations QUESTION AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT (7 PGS)
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Quiz 15 Excavations QUESTION AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT (7 PGS) A technique that employs a specific angle of incline on the sides of the excavation : Sloping
A structure that supports that sides of an excavation and protects against cave-ins : Shoring - correct answer Match the following defini...
Quiz 15 Excavations QUESTION AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT (7 PGS)
A technique that employs a specific angle of incline on the sides of the
excavation : Sloping
A structure that supports that sides of an excavation and protects against
cave-ins : Shoring - correct answer ✔Match the following definitions to their
related statements as described in the Definitions section of this lesson.
Competent person - correct answer ✔A(n) _______ is capable of identifying
existing and predictable hazards in surroundings or working conditions that
are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and has authorization
to take prompt corrective measures
Trench - correct answer ✔A narrow underground excavation that is deeper
than it is wide and no wider than 15 feet (4.5 meters) is called a
annual inspections by a competent person - correct answer ✔All of the
following are OSHA's most cited violations in excavations, except
False - correct answer ✔Structural ramps and runways must be designed by
a qualified person
When creating a hazard to employees, these must be removed or supported
as necessary to safeguard employees working in the area : Surface
encumbrances
Before excavation work can begin, it is necessary to determiine the location of
these by safe and acceptable means : Underground utilities
, These must be designed by a competent person : Structural ramps and
runways
Employees exposed to this must be provded with high visibility and reflective
vests or other suitable garments : Vehicular traffic - correct answer
✔Matching the following items to their related statements
True - correct answer ✔Before excavation work can begin, it is necessary to
determine the location of the utilities underground
True - correct answer ✔Structural ramps and runways must be designed by a
competent person
Professional engineer : This person approves the determination that the
excavation poses no threat to adjacent structures or employees
Competent person : All equipment and employees must be montiored by this
person when water is accumulating - correct answer ✔Math the following
responsibilities to the related persons
True - correct answer ✔Inspections must be made by a competent person
after rainstorms and any other hazard-increasing occurrence.
False - correct answer ✔Walkways over excavations must conform to OSHA
standards with guardrails over 12 feet.
2 - correct answer ✔Spoils and equipment must be set at least _____ feet
back from the excavation.
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