Spoil is piled at the lip of a trench where it can fall back into the excavation. What should be done?
Correct Answer
D) Move spoil back.
Spoil should be kept back or otherwise controlled so it does not fall into the trench or surcharge the edge.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Spoil should be kept back or otherwise controlled so it does not fall into the trench or surcharge the edge.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Trench stability.
Trench stability. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the excavation spoil control exposure being tested.
Option B: Cave-in protection.
Cave-in protection. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the excavation spoil control exposure being tested.
Option C: Excavation inspection.
Excavation inspection. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the excavation spoil control exposure being tested.
Memory Technique
Name the harm before the guard; trench, stability, cave-in cannot stand in for Supervising Utility.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Excavation spoil control from Cal/OSHA Title 8 Construction Safety Orders; CSLB B General Building. / Cal/OSHA Title 8 excavation spoil placement and surcharge concepts; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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