What is the greatest risk with excavations? A. Asphyxiation B. Cave-ins C. Drowning D. Gas Leaks

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Cave-ins is the greatest risk with excavations.

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Cave-ins is the greatest risk with excavations.

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When working in a trench that has water accumulation, which of the following precautions should take place to ensure the safety of the employees? A. All of the answers B. Provide special support or shield systems C. Safety harness and lifelines D. Water removal or water diversion ditches

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All of the answers are correct. When working in a trench that has water accumulation, the following precautions should take place to ensure the safety of the employees: Provide special support or shield systems. Safety harness and lifelines. Water removal or water diversion ditches.

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Of all excavation hazards, _______ poses the greatest risk. A. A cave-in B. Inhalation C. Moving machinery

Weegy: Of all excavation hazards, cave-in poses the greatest risk. User: Which of the following statements about excavation accidents is true? A. Both statements are true about excavation accidents B. Nearly all accidents take place in trenches that are 5 to 15 feet deep C. There are usually no warnings before a cave-in (More)

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Nearly all accidents take place in trenches that are 5 to 15 feet deep, and there are usually no warnings before a cave-in. -are true statements about excavation accidents.

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A competent person is responsible for making _______ inspections of excavations, including the surrounding areas and protective systems. A. Daily B. Monthly C. Yearly

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Providing adequate drainage.- is a solution for preventing a water hazard.

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A stairway, ladder, or ramp must be present in excavations in which of the following situations?

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A stairway, ladder, or ramp must be present in excavations in All trenches must have access/egress.

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According to OSHA standards, a competent person is defined as one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings, or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. A. False B. True

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