In a 6-foot trench, where must a ladder or egress be placed?

For a trench that is 6 feet deep, safety regulations specify that a ladder or means of egress must be provided to allow workers to safely exit in case of an emergency. The correct requirement is that the ladder or egress point should be no more than 25 feet of lateral travel from any point within the trench.

This regulation is in place to ensure that workers have a quick and easy escape route in the event of a collapse or other emergencies. At a depth of 6 feet, the risk of a worker being trapped or injured increases if an egress point is too far away. The 25-foot requirement provides a balance between safety and practicality, allowing for multiple access points while minimizing the distance that a worker must travel to reach safety.

While options that suggest different lateral travel distances or imply that location does not matter may seem feasible, they do not adhere to the safety standards established for trenching operations, which are designed to protect the health and safety of workers.