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E. Specialist: HVACR – ductwork A free question from our original HS&E DUCT practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.

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You are working from a boom MEWP where a fall from the basket is still possible.

What does HSE say to use?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. A harness and short lanyard
  2. B. A long rope tied to the ductwork
  3. C. Nothing, as the guard rails are enough
  4. D. A long lanyard clipped to the ceiling grid above
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Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says use a harness with a short lanyard attached to a suitable manufacturer-provided anchorage point within the basket.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Clip to the basket's anchorage point.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Where falls are still possible, use a short lanyard.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Clip to the basket's anchorage point.

Explanation

In a boom MEWP, clip a short lanyard to the manufacturer's anchor point inside the basket.

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