From: BUILDER July 2005
Posted on: July 14, 2005

Double Jeopardy

Test your knowledge of OSHA safety standards by taking this short quiz. These are photos taken by OSHA inspectors where citations were issued—dangerous situations that also resulted in a fine. See if you can name the violation AND the corrective action required.

By:: BUILDER Staff

Violation: Lack of cave-in protection.

Standards violated: CFR 1926.652(a)(1), 1926.651(j)(2), and 1926.100(a)

Corrective action: Provide adequate protection from caveins, such as a trench box, shoring, or sloping. Ensure that employees wear the appropriate head protection (hard hat).

Photo 14

Violation: Lack of cave-in protection.

Standard violated: 1926.652(a)(1).

Corrective action: Provide a trench box or shoring.

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