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A rainstorm passes overnight after a trench was accepted the prior afternoon. Before the crew re-enters the excavation, what inspection rule applies?

Correct Answer

A) A competent person must inspect before work starts and as needed after hazard-increasing events such as rainstorms

OSHA 1926.651(k)(1) requires daily inspections by a competent person before the start of work and as needed throughout the shift, including after every rainstorm or other hazard-increasing occurrence. Other choices ignore the post-rain inspection requirement.

Answer Options
A
A competent person must inspect before work starts and as needed after hazard-increasing events such as rainstorms
B
The prior day's inspection remains valid for 72 hours
C
Base the excavation inspection response on the pipe foreman may inspect if no cave-in occurred
D
Document the condition in the daily report and wait for the next excavation inspection review

Why This Is the Correct Answer

OSHA 1926.651(k)(1) requires daily inspections by a competent person before the start of work and as needed throughout the shift, including after every rainstorm or other hazard-increasing occurrence. Other choices ignore the post-rain inspection requirement.

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