Question

there are ways to protect yourself when excavating. which of the following is a way to protect yourself when working around excavations? select the best option. slope or bench the sides of the excavation and support the sides of the excavation. have another employee declare the excavation safe. support systems, shield systems, or other protective systems should be used only when the excavation is 10 feet in depth or deeper. place a shield outside the work area.

Explanation:

Sloping or benching the sides of the excavation and supporting them is a standard safety practice in excavation work. Having another employee declare it safe is not a proper safety measure as it lacks technical basis. Support systems should be used based on soil type and other factors, not just depth (10 - foot rule is incorrect in general). Placing a shield outside the work area does not protect workers in the excavation.

Answer:

Slope or bench the sides of the excavation and support the sides of the excavation.