Practice question

Per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.651(k), a competent person shall inspect excavations, adjacent areas, and protective systems:

  1. Only at the preconstruction meeting
  2. Daily, before the start of work and as needed throughout the shift, and after every rainstorm or other hazard-increasing occurrence
  3. Once a week if no cave-in has occurred
  4. Only when OSHA is on site

Answer: B — Daily, before the start of work and as needed throughout the shift, and after every rainstorm or other hazard-increasing occurrence

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