OSHA is now enforcing the Fall Protection regulation that prohibits the use of 6’ shock absorbing lanyards while operating a boom / aerial lift. The reason why you can’t use a 6ft shock absorbing lanyard is the fact that you are exposed to different heights. if you fall from less than 18.5 ft, you have a good chance of hitting the ground.
Aerail / Boom lift
It is recommended to use a 3 or 4 foot non-shock absorbing lanyard or a small retractable safety lanyard. You must wear Fall Prevention Equipment while in the boom lift and you must be tied off at all times. When operating the boom lift, an operator stands in the basket and drives. If you hit a bump, you could bounce out of the basket and be seriously injured. By wearing the correct Fall Arrest protection such as a short non shock absorbing lanyard, or safety retractable, you are less likely to fall out.
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