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23 <br />Inspection <br /> <br />An Inspections of excavation are vital to the safety of all RIC-MAN employees. A Competent <br />Person shall make daily inspections of the excavations and the protective systems as defined <br />by OSHA for evidence of a possible cave-in, a possible failure of a protective system, or <br />hazardous atmospheric conditions causing potential problems with breathing. These <br />inspections shall be performed at the start of each shift and shall continue throughout the <br />shift should they be needed. If a rainstorm occurs or other circumstances develops that <br />places the excavation or protective system at risk, a competent person so defined by OSHA <br />standards shall perform an appropriate inspection. <br /> <br />B. In the event a Competent Person as defined by OSHA observes conditions that could <br />result in a possible cave -in, or a possible failure of a protective system, or a condition <br />that could affect breathing and the respiratory system of an employee, all exposed <br />employees shall be removed from the excavation and no employee shall be permitted <br />in the excavation until the condition is cured . <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Fall Protection <br /> <br />Walkways shall be provided where employees or equipment are required or <br />permitted to cross over excavations. Where a walkway is six (6) feet or more above a lower <br />level, stable guardrails will be provided to ensure the safety of the employees passing over <br />the excavation. <br /> <br /> <br />F <br />AL <br />L <br />F <br />AL <br />L <br />ProtectionProtection