Which safety action is described for holes created by auger after the job?

Which safety action is described for holes created by auger after the job?

• A. Cover them
• B. Leave them open
• C. Pave over them
• D. Install a barrier

Answer: (A)

Covering the holes is the safest and most direct way to eliminate the fall risk and keep the work area secure once the auger has finished creating openings. A secure cover blocks access to the hole, protects people and animals from accidentally stepping into it, and helps keep rainwater and debris out of the opening. It should be strong enough to support expected loads, fully cover the hole, and be removed when work continues. Leaving holes open creates an immediate fall hazard. Paving over them isn’t typically practical for individual auger holes and may not address all openings. Installing a barrier around a hole helps reduce risk, but a cover provides the definitive physical block that prevents entry.

Covering the holes is the safest and most direct way to eliminate the fall risk and keep the work area secure once the auger has finished creating openings. A secure cover blocks access to the hole, protects people and animals from accidentally stepping into it, and helps keep rainwater and debris out of the opening. It should be strong enough to support expected loads, fully cover the hole, and be removed when work continues.

Leaving holes open creates an immediate fall hazard. Paving over them isn’t typically practical for individual auger holes and may not address all openings. Installing a barrier around a hole helps reduce risk, but a cover provides the definitive physical block that prevents entry.