What protection should be used to prevent falls when working with hoppers?

What protection should be used to prevent falls when working with hoppers?

• A. Safety belts and lines, with a second person tending the lines
• B. Guard rails around the hopper
• C. Hard hats only
• D. No fall protection needed

Answer: (A)

When you're near or inside a hopper, the risk of falling is high, so you need a fall protection setup that keeps you connected as you work. Using safety belts and lines with a second person tending the lines provides continuous restraint and a ready rescue option as you move and perform tasks. Guard rails can help at the edge, but they aren’t always practical or sufficient for work inside or around the opening, and they don’t provide the active restraint you get from a line. A hard hat protects the head from impact, not from falls. And no fall protection is not acceptable for a situation with open access like a hopper.

When you're near or inside a hopper, the risk of falling is high, so you need a fall protection setup that keeps you connected as you work. Using safety belts and lines with a second person tending the lines provides continuous restraint and a ready rescue option as you move and perform tasks. Guard rails can help at the edge, but they aren’t always practical or sufficient for work inside or around the opening, and they don’t provide the active restraint you get from a line. A hard hat protects the head from impact, not from falls. And no fall protection is not acceptable for a situation with open access like a hopper.