CSCS Health & Safety Test· CSCS / CITB
Excavations deeper than approximately 1.2 metres typically require:
Choices
- AJust a warning sign
- BColoured tape around the edge only
- CA guard dog
- DShoring or other support to prevent collapse, plus safe access (e.g. ladder)Correct
Answer
Shoring or other support to prevent collapse, plus safe access (e.g. ladder)
Excavations can collapse without warning. Shoring (or sloping/battering the sides) prevents collapse; safe access (ladder) and edge protection prevent falls. CDM 2015 places duties on the principal contractor.
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