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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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