Question

please select the best answer.
which is a true statement?

authorized personnel are allowed under an elevated boom
personnel should wear hardhats when working under an elevated load
no person is allowed under an elevated boom
personnel can be transported on the telehandler forks

Explanation:

Analyze safety rules for elevated booms and loads

• Standing or walking under an elevated boom or load is strictly prohibited due to the risk of mechanical failure or falling objects.
• Hardhats do not make it safe to work directly under an elevated load.
• Transporting personnel on forks is extremely dangerous and prohibited.

Evaluate the given statements

• "Authorized personnel are allowed under an elevated boom": False.
• "Personnel should wear hardhats when working under an elevated load": False (working under an elevated load is prohibited regardless of PPE).
• "No person is allowed under an elevated boom": True.
• "Personnel can be transported on the telehandler forks": False.

Answer:

• Authorized personnel are allowed under an elevated boom
• Personnel should wear hardhats when working under an elevated load
• No person is allowed under an elevated boom (Correct answer)
• Personnel can be transported on the telehandler forks