How can you minimize fall hazards when working from the platform?

• A. Stand near the edge without protection.
• B. Use a harness with lanyard, secure all tools, maintain three points of contact, keep guardrails intact.
• C. Remove guardrails to allow easier access.
• D. Wear loose clothing.

Answer: (B)

When working from a platform, the safest approach to minimize fall hazards is to use a combination of fall protection, stable positioning, and organized work area. Wearing a harness with a lanyard attached to a secure anchor point provides a personal fall protection measure that can stop a fall or keep you from reaching the edge in the first place. Keeping guardrails intact creates a physical barrier that helps prevent accidental stepping or leaning over the edge. Maintaining three points of contact—two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand—when moving or adjusting position helps you stay balanced and reduce the chance of slipping. Securing all tools prevents dropped-object hazards and keeps the workspace clear, reducing trips or snagging on equipment.

Stand near the edge without protection increases fall risk, removing guardrails eliminates the barrier, and loose clothing can catch on controls or surfaces—each of these choices raises the chance of a fall or injury.