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An excavation is 5 ft deep beside a former fuel line, and a hazardous atmosphere could reasonably exist. What atmospheric check is required before employees enter?

Correct Answer

B) Test the atmosphere before anyone enters

Test before entry: this 5-foot excavation meets 1926.651(g)(1)(i). Smell and symptoms do not replace testing. Paragraph (ii) addresses precautions against hazardous atmospheres. Source: https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.651

Answer Options
A
Assume no atmosphere test is needed if workers can smell fuel
B
Test the atmosphere before anyone enters
C
Testing is required only for excavations deeper than 20 ft
D
Testing may wait until the first employee reports symptoms

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Test before entry: this 5-foot excavation meets 1926.651(g)(1)(i). Smell and symptoms do not replace testing. Paragraph (ii) addresses precautions against hazardous atmospheres. Source: https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.651

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