1 Shielding to protect workers by using trench boxes or other types of supports to prevent soil cave-ins. 2  Always provide a way to exit a trench--such as a ladder, stairway or ramp--no more than 25 feet of lateral travel for employees in the trench. 3  Keep spoils at least two feet back from the edge of a trench.
Instructions. 1  Whisk starter culture and sea salt into 1Â½ quarts filtered water until well-dissolved. 2  Place beets into a 1-gallon vegetable fermenter or fermentation crock. 3  Allow the kvass to ferment at room temperature for at least one week before straining and serving.
When you get home, cut the leaves off, but leave about two inches of stems. 1  Boil some water and add the beets. 2  Cook the beets until they're tenderâabout 30 to 45 minutes. 3  Drain the beets and under cold water and remove the skins (they'll slip right off). 4  Slice off the tops and tips and cut the beets into cubes.