What technique should be employed to prevent 'soil creep' when operating an excavator on a slope?

To prevent soil creep when operating an excavator on a slope, the primary technique is to create and maintain stable, benched or terraced surfaces. Soil creep is the slow, gradual downward movement of soil and regolith on a slope, primarily due to gravity. Operating an excavator on a slope can exacerbate this process, increasing the risk of the machine becoming unstable or causing a landslide. Creating benches or terraces involves excavating horizontal steps into the slope. These benches act as barriers to slow down or stop the downslope movement of soil. Each bench effectively....