How far must excavated spoil and other materials generally be kept from the edge of an excavation?
Correct Answer
A) At least 2 ft
OSHA requires excavated or other materials to be kept at least 2 ft from excavation edges or restrained from falling in.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
OSHA requires excavated or other materials to be kept at least 2 ft from excavation edges or restrained from falling in.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: At least 6 in.
Choice B (At least 6 in.) is rejected because At least 6 in. is a different published number than the cited Spoil pile setback value; OSHA 1926.651(j)(2) supports At least 2 ft. The cited answer is At least 2 ft.
Option C: At least 10 ft
In site construction, At least 10 ft is the wrong selection for Spoil pile setback: At least 10 ft is a different published number than the cited Spoil pile setback value; OSHA 1926.651(j)(2) supports At least 2 ft.
Option D: Only outside the property line
The trap in D is Only outside the property line. That selection is wrong because the option delays or omits the controlling step.
Memory Technique
Use a dimension string memory cue for spoil pile setback: the stem's condition unlocks At least 2 ft.
Reference Hint
Open OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P; EPA Construction General Permit concepts where applicable; use OSHA 1926.651(j)(2) to confirm that OSHA requires excavated or other materials to be kept at least 2 ft from excavation edges or restrained from falling in.
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