After completing auger work, what should be done to any auger holes?

After completing auger work, what should be done to any auger holes?

• A. Cover them
• B. Leave them open
• C. Mark them with paint
• D. Remove the cover

Answer: (A)

After auger work, you want to remove the hazard the hole creates. Covering auger holes provides a solid barrier that prevents someone or an animal from stepping into the opening, and it also helps keep debris and water out. Simply marking the hole with paint doesn’t stop a fall, and leaving it open or removing a cover would re-expose the danger. The standard practice is to place a secure cover over each hole or otherwise follow site procedures to close or seal the opening.

After auger work, you want to remove the hazard the hole creates. Covering auger holes provides a solid barrier that prevents someone or an animal from stepping into the opening, and it also helps keep debris and water out. Simply marking the hole with paint doesn’t stop a fall, and leaving it open or removing a cover would re-expose the danger. The standard practice is to place a secure cover over each hole or otherwise follow site procedures to close or seal the opening.