Access and Egress
A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of access and egress must be located in trench excavations that are 4 feet (1.22 m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62 m) of lateral travel for employees.
Means of access and egress. Did a competent person design this project?
Structural Ramps and Runways
- Structural ramps that are used solely by employees as a means of access or egress from excavations must be designed by a competent person.
- Structural ramps used for access or egress of equipment must be designed by a competent person qualified in structural design, and must be constructed in accordance with the design.
- Ramps and runways constructed of two or more structural members must have the structural members connected together to prevent displacement.
Structural Members for Ramps and Runways
- Structural members used for ramps and runways must be of uniform thickness.
- Cleats or other appropriate means used to connect runway structural members must be attached to the bottom of the runway or must be attached in a manner to prevent tripping.
- Structural ramps used in lieu of steps must be provided with cleats or other surface treatments on the top surface to prevent slipping.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
6-2. Structural ramps that are used solely by employees for access or egress from excavations _____.
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