CSCS Health & Safety Test· CSCS / CITB
When working from a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP), such as a cherry picker, you should:
Choices
- AClimb out onto the structure to reach further
- BWear a harness with a short restraint lanyard clipped to a designated anchor in the basketCorrect
- CNever wear any fall protection
- DOverload the basket to save trips
Answer
Wear a harness with a short restraint lanyard clipped to a designated anchor in the basket
In a boom-type MEWP a harness with a work-restraint lanyard attached to the basket anchor stops you being thrown out. Never climb out of the basket at height, and stay within the rated working load.
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