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 or deeper or deeper place a shed outside the work area if you need to reuse this content, it can be found in the safety manual from your safety - training materials of the company.

Explanation:

Sloping or benching the sides of an excavation and supporting them helps prevent cave - ins, which is a key safety measure. Having another employee declare a site safe is not a reliable safety method on its own. Support systems should be used based on soil conditions and depth, not just at a specific depth. Placing a shed outside the work area does not directly protect against excavation - related hazards.

Answer:

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