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A subcontract administrator catches this issue before award: for a trench 4 ft or more deep, how close must a ladder or egress means be laterally?

Correct Answer

B) Within 25 ft of employees

Within 25 ft of employees is the controlling requirement.651(c)(2). Other choices: the distractors are related-looking contract or field terms, but they do not match the cited requirement for review item 191.

Answer Options
A
Select within 10 ft for trench egress
B
Within 25 ft of employees
C
Select within 50 ft for trench egress
D
Use one end of the work area to provide access for trench egress

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Within 25 ft of employees is the controlling requirement.651(c)(2). Other choices: the distractors are related-looking contract or field terms, but they do not match the cited requirement for review item 191.

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