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A crew begins laying pipe in a 6 ft deep trench, and the only ladder is 45 ft from the work face. What is the appropriate correction?

Correct Answer

C) Place safe egress so workers have no more than 25 ft of lateral travel

For trenches 4 ft or deeper, OSHA requires safe egress so employees travel no more than 25 ft laterally. Other choices leave access too far away or substitute unsafe climbing routes.

Answer Options
A
Leave the ladder because the trench is straight
B
Let workers climb the trench shield spreaders
C
Place safe egress so workers have no more than 25 ft of lateral travel
D
Require workers to exit only at lunch and at shift end, using the trench wall for access

Why This Is the Correct Answer

For trenches 4 ft or deeper, OSHA requires safe egress so employees travel no more than 25 ft laterally. Other choices leave access too far away or substitute unsafe climbing routes.

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