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What is required before employees work in an excavation where water is accumulating?

Correct Answer

B) Protect employees from hazards caused by water accumulation

Employees may not work in excavations with accumulated water unless adequate precautions protect them from water-related hazards.

Answer Options
A
Treat the condition as requiring no controls if production is urgent
B
Protect employees from hazards caused by water accumulation
C
Base the excavation water accumulation response on a daily report note
D
Base the excavation water accumulation response on a deeper trench

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Employees may not work in excavations with accumulated water unless adequate precautions protect them from water-related hazards.

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