The fresh air pump in your excavation stops working. What should you do? Give ONE answer
A Only remain in the excavation for short periods of time so the air can replenish
B Report this to the site manager, but continue working if the risk seems low
C Source suitable RPE and continue working
D Stop work and report the broken pump so it can be repaired
Answer:D
The fresh air pump in your excavation stops working. What should you do? Give ONE answer
A Only remain in the excavation for short periods of time so the air can replenish B Report this to the site manager, but continue working if the risk seems low C Source suitable RPE and continue working D Stop work and report the broken pump so it can be repaired
Explanation: You should wait until the pump is repaired and the safe system of work can continue. PPE should only be used as a last resort.