When should a competent person do inspections on excavations? A. After rainstorms, high winds, or other occurence which may incr
ease hazards B. All of the answers are correct C. Before work starts and as needed D. When one can reasonably anticipate an employee will be exposed to hazards
An excavation is any man-made trench cut or hole which is made by digging the ground. It is one of the most hazardous constructional operations. If the excavation is 4 feet deep, the employees must be protected from a cave-in. So, the competent person which have enough experience and knowledge to assist must inspect the excavation before the work starts. May be at least once every day when the workers are doing work.
