Numbers associated with Excavations
How far do spoil piles need to be back from the edge of an excavation?
What is 2 ft
At what angle does a ladder need to be set up?
What is 75 degrees or a 4:1 ratio
Name at least one of the 4 types of excavations?
Stable Rock
Type A
Type B
Type C
Why can't a nose be 12 inches long?
Because then it would be a foot
At what depth do you need an engineer design?
What is 20 ft.
How far does a ladder need to extend above the platform?
What is 3 ft
In type C soil excavation, what is degree or angle that the excavation needs to be sloped?
1:1 1/2
or 34 degree angle
Why don't oysters share their pearls?
Because they are shellfish
At what depth do you need to slope, shore or bench?
What is 5 ft
How often do you need to inspect a ladder?
What is before use
What is needed from the manufacturer if you are using a trench box or shoring system?
What is a Tabulated data sheet
Why did the golfer wear two pair of pants?
Just in case he got a hole in one
How many feet in an excavation do you need to provide access/egress for lateral travel?
What is 25 ft
What is the maximum weight recommended for a type II ladder
What is 225 lb
When are inspections required for an excavation?
Before start of work, after every rain storm or other hazard increasing occurrence.
Why did the coffee fill out a police report?
At what depth do you need fall protection?
What is 6 ft
What ladder should be used in an excavation?
Lets review this video
Why did the man get fired from the orange juice factory?
Because he couldn't concentrate