Gratis test: kan du sikre en grøft?

Which regulation has its own rules on excavation work in chapter 21?

• A) Forskrift om utførelse av arbeid (the regulations on the performance of work)
• B) Arbeidsplassforskriften (the Workplace Regulations)
• C) Internkontrollforskriften (the Internal Control Regulations)
• D) Byggteknisk forskrift (the Technical Building Regulations)

What must the employer do on the basis of the survey under § 21-1?

• A) Apply to the municipality for an excavation permit
• B) Carry out a risk assessment
• C) Order a new excavator
• D) Report the work to the police

Before digging deeper than how many meters must a plan for the digging be prepared?

• A) 2.00 meters
• B) 3.00 meters
• C) 1.25 meters
• D) 1.00 meters

When can an excavation pit have vertical sides without shoring?

• A) When the pit will only stand open for a few hours
• B) When the machine operator has many years of experience
• C) When the sides are lower than 3 metres and the ground looks dry
• D) When the sides are lower than 2 metres and there are no special hazards

Which excavations must have safe access?

• A) All excavations
• B) Only pits deeper than 2 meters
• C) Only pits with shoring
• D) Only pits near a road

What does § 21-2 require before you are put to work digging deeper than 1.25 metres?

• A) At least two years of experience in digging
• B) Special training in excavation work
• C) A trade certificate as a construction machine operator
• D) A health certificate from the GP

When must a new risk assessment be made for excavation work?

• A) Only once per calendar year
• B) Only when the project gets a new client
• C) When there are changes that may affect safety
• D) Never, the first assessment applies to the whole project

Where must the excavation plan be kept?

• A) With the municipality's building control department where you are digging
• B) Only with the client
• C) Locked away at the head office
• D) Easily accessible at the workplace