Question

select the appropriate fall protection options for this situation.
select all that apply.

harness
guardrail
safety net
positioning device
cover

Explanation:

Analyze the work environment and hazard

The image shows a worker kneeling near an unprotected edge of a elevated platform or roof structure with a significant drop-off. There are no physical barriers, walls, or coverings present at the edge.

Evaluate standard fall protection options

• Harness: A personal fall arrest system (including a full-body harness, lanyard, and anchorage point) is highly appropriate here to arrest a fall if the worker slips over the edge.
• Guardrail: Installing a guardrail system along the open edge provides a passive barrier that physically prevents the worker from falling.
• Safety Net: A safety net system installed below the working surface is a valid passive fall protection option to catch a falling worker.
• Positioning Device: A positioning device system is used to support a worker on an elevated vertical surface (like a wall or column) so they can work hands-free, which is not the primary system for an open flat edge.
• Cover: Covers are used to secure holes or openings in floors or roofs, not open perimeter edges.

Answer:

• Harness (Correct answer)
• Guardrail (Correct answer)
• Safety Net (Correct answer)
• Positioning Device
• Cover