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A contractor discovers that a subcontractor's employees are working in a 15-foot deep trench without proper protective systems. What is the contractor's immediate responsibility under OSHA regulations?

Correct Answer

A) Immediately stop work and ensure employees exit the trench until proper protection is installed

Under OSHA's multi-employer worksite policy, the controlling employer must immediately stop unsafe work and ensure employee safety. Working in an unprotected trench over 5 feet deep presents imminent danger.

Answer Options
A
Immediately stop work and ensure employees exit the trench until proper protection is installed
B
Allow work to continue but require hard hats and safety vests
C
Document the violation and report it at the end of the project
D
Reduce the number of workers in the trench to minimize exposure

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Under OSHA's multi-employer worksite policy, the controlling employer must immediately stop unsafe work and ensure employee safety. Working in an unprotected trench over 5 feet deep presents imminent danger.

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