Question
Where should a shock-absorbing lanyard be attached to a tower when working above ground?
Answer Options
- A) Above the climber’s head level
- B) To the belt of the fall-arrest harness
- C) Even with the climber’s waist
- D) To the next lowest set of guys
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
A shock-absorbing lanyard has a built-in mechanism that deploys during a fall to reduce the total force applied to the climber’s body. However, this deployment adds physical length to the lanyard, increasing the total distance the climber falls before the fall is arrested.
To minimize the risk of hitting the ground or a lower tower structure during a fall (which could cause severe injury or death), the attachment point must be as high as possible. Therefore, a shock-absorbing lanyard should be attached to a tower when working Above the climber’s head level. This minimizes the potential fall distance and ensures that the lanyard has enough clearance to fully deploy its shock-absorbing component.
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