A contractor is planning gutter cleaning at 6 metres. Which choice best follows the work at height hierarchy?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Clear it from the ground using a long-reach vacuum
- Step 1: The first question is whether the work can be done without going up. Step 2. A ground-based tool avoids the fall risk completely. Answer: Clear it from the ground using a long-reach vacuum. Why not the others: The other choices still involve a person at height.
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