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.
1 Turn heat on high until water begins to boil then reduce heat to medium to keep water at a simmer. 2  Cook 45 minutes to an hour or until done (for large, fresh ones) or up to four hours (for large, older ones from storage). 3  When theyâre done, remove from heat, drain water and then plunge them quickly into cold water. Wash, peel and cube them (about 1â³). 2  Arrange cubes in a glass microwavable dish, add 2 tablespoons of water (per 2 1/2 cups of beets). 3  Cover with a lid then cook on high for approximately 5 minutes, stir, then heat for another 3 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.