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(a) State the reason for restricting any excavation close to a foundation wall.
(b) In the event of a person being seriously harmed on a site under your control
(i) state what authority the accident must be reported to
(ii) state the maximum number of days within which written notice must be provided to
this authority.
(c) A plumber employs a trenching machine operator.
In terms of the Health and Safety in Employment Act, state who is responsible for the
trenching machine operator’s safety.
(d) In terms of the Health and Safety in Employment Act, state who the principal contractor is
in a contract between a plumber and a trenching company.
(e) After finding and identifying a significant hazard, state the THREE options that are
available for controlling it.