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LATCHY  
#1 Posted : 16 February 2013 14:49:40(UTC)
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LATCHY
Just a simple question, would it be considered best practice to have two escape routes out of an excavation. Advise please.
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boblewis  
#2 Posted : 16 February 2013 17:17:49(UTC)
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boblewis
Answer is both yes and no depending on the work. In general I always aimed at two or more.
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RayRapp  
#3 Posted : 16 February 2013 22:03:14(UTC)
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RayRapp
I can't see how one can be better than two, so yes is my answer.
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alortea75  
#4 Posted : 17 February 2013 11:05:02(UTC)
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alortea75
Depend the longitudinal distance in accordance with excavation regulations locally
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Betta Spenden  
#5 Posted : 17 February 2013 13:33:17(UTC)
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Betta Spenden
Entry/exit every 6 meters.
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