What fall protection is specified for personnel on an elevated aerial platform?

• A. Helmet and eye protection are sufficient.
• B. A properly fitted harness with lanyard attached to approved anchor points; additional fall arrest systems per policy.
• C. Gloves only.
• D. No fall protection required.

Answer: (B)

Falling from an elevated aerial platform must be controlled by a fall protection system that secures you to a rated anchor. The correct approach is a properly fitted full-body harness with a lanyard attached to approved anchor points; if required by the employer, additional fall arrest systems may be used. This setup safely distributes fall forces across the body and arrests a fall before contact with the ground, provided the anchor points are rated for fall arrest and the lanyard length is appropriate. A helmet and eye protection protect from impact injuries, but they do not prevent or arrest a fall. Gloves protect the hands but offer no fall protection. Without fall protection, the risk of serious injury is high.