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Excavated material is piled at a trench lip while workers enter. What should be corrected?

Correct Answer

C) Move or retain spoil to protect the excavation edge

Spoil at the trench edge creates surcharge and fall-in hazards; it must be set back or retained.

Answer Options
A
The site crew should leave it for access
B
Apply push it closer to the spoil at trench edge condition
C
Move or retain spoil to protect the excavation edge
D
The site crew should use it as ladder support

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Spoil at the trench edge creates surcharge and fall-in hazards; it must be set back or retained.

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