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A straight trench is 4 ft 4 in. deep and 80 ft long. What access spacing must the contractor provide for workers in the trench?

Correct Answer

C) A stairway, ladder, ramp, or other safe means so no worker travels more than 25 ft laterally

OSHA 1926.651(c)(2) requires a stairway, ladder, ramp, or other safe means of egress in trench excavations 4 ft or more in depth so employees need no more than 25 ft of lateral travel. Other choices miss the 4 ft trigger or the 25 ft travel limit.

Answer Options
A
One ladder anywhere in the trench
B
Classify the condition as a ladder only if the trench is deeper than 6 ft
C
A stairway, ladder, ramp, or other safe means so no worker travels more than 25 ft laterally
D
Treat the condition as requiring no egress device if the trench is open at both ends

Why This Is the Correct Answer

OSHA 1926.651(c)(2) requires a stairway, ladder, ramp, or other safe means of egress in trench excavations 4 ft or more in depth so employees need no more than 25 ft of lateral travel. Other choices miss the 4 ft trigger or the 25 ft travel limit.

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