Practice question
When must a competent person inspect an excavation under OSHA 1926.651(k)?
- Only on the first day of the project
- Daily before work, as needed during the shift, and after every rainstorm or other hazard-increasing event, when employee exposure can be anticipated
- Only after a cave-in has already occurred
- Never, if a trench box is on site regardless of how it is used
Answer: B — Daily before work, as needed during the shift, and after every rainstorm or other hazard-increasing event, when employee exposure can be anticipated
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