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An operator is preparing to lift personnel using a telehandler with an approved work platform. What is the minimum required amount of slack allowed for the lanyard of a fall arrest system when working from a personnel basket?

CSA Z150.2-16 (Safety standard for access platforms for lifting equipment) specifies that lanyards should be as short as practicable to minimize fall distance,

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Question: An operator is preparing to lift personnel using a telehandler with an approved work platform. What is the minimum required amount of slack allowed for the lanyard of a fall arrest system when working from a personnel basket?

Answer options: ✅ As short as possible, allowing for safe movement within the basket.

  • Exactly 1.5 metres (5 feet).
  • Up to 3 metres (10 feet) for complex tasks.
  • Lanyard slack is not a concern as long as the harness is worn.

Correct answer: As short as possible, allowing for safe movement within the basket.

Explanation: CSA Z150.2-16 (Safety standard for access platforms for lifting equipment) specifies that lanyards should be as short as practicable to minimize fall distance, allowing enough movement for work but preventing significant free fall. Long lanyards increase fall distance and potential injury, while a specific fixed length like 1.5m is not universally mandated as the minimum for all situations.

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