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The safety manager verifies a construction-standard value: for a trench 4 ft or more deep, how close must a ladder or egress means be laterally?

Correct Answer

A) 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 281.

Answer Options
A
Within 25 ft of employees
B
Within 10 ft; without the required inspection or documentation
C
Within 50 ft
D
Only at one end

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 281.

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