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Water accumulates in an excavation where employees are working. What is the best response?

Correct Answer

D) Control the water hazard before work continues.

Section 1541(h) bars work with accumulating water unless adequate precautions protect employees. Control exposure before continuing; required water-removal operations need competent-person monitoring. Source: https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/1541.html

Answer Options
A
Keep working because water proves soil is soft.
B
Use water as dust control only.
C
Tell workers to stand on pipe bedding.
D
Control the water hazard before work continues.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Section 1541(h) bars work with accumulating water unless adequate precautions protect employees. Control exposure before continuing; required water-removal operations need competent-person monitoring. Source: https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/1541.html

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