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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
In your capacity as portfolio manager at a private bank, you are handling Ergonomic Assessment of Workstations during market conduct. A colleague forwards you an internal audit finding showing that a significant number of staff members working in the high-frequency trading department have reported recurring neck and back strain over the last six months. The audit highlights that while high-quality adjustable furniture was provided during the recent office refurbishment, there is no evidence of individual user training or systematic review of workstation configurations following the move to the new layout. To address these findings and minimize the risk of long-term musculoskeletal disorders, which of the following actions should be prioritized?
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Correct: The correct approach involves a systematic Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessment. Providing ergonomic equipment is insufficient if users do not know how to adjust it to their specific anthropometric needs. A formal assessment process ensures that the interface between the user, the equipment, and the environment is optimized, and training empowers the employee to make necessary adjustments, which is a core requirement under health and safety regulations for workstation ergonomics.
Incorrect: Providing standing desks is a specific control measure that may not be suitable for everyone and does not address the underlying lack of assessment and training. Requiring employees to sign waivers is a reactive administrative measure that does not fulfill the employer’s proactive duty of care to ensure a safe workstation setup. Increasing the frequency of general maintenance inspections focuses on the physical condition of the equipment rather than the ergonomic suitability and configuration for the individual user.
Takeaway: Effective ergonomic management requires a combination of adjustable equipment, individual user assessments, and specific training to ensure the workstation is tailored to the user’s needs and tasks.
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Correct: The correct approach involves a systematic Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessment. Providing ergonomic equipment is insufficient if users do not know how to adjust it to their specific anthropometric needs. A formal assessment process ensures that the interface between the user, the equipment, and the environment is optimized, and training empowers the employee to make necessary adjustments, which is a core requirement under health and safety regulations for workstation ergonomics.
Incorrect: Providing standing desks is a specific control measure that may not be suitable for everyone and does not address the underlying lack of assessment and training. Requiring employees to sign waivers is a reactive administrative measure that does not fulfill the employer’s proactive duty of care to ensure a safe workstation setup. Increasing the frequency of general maintenance inspections focuses on the physical condition of the equipment rather than the ergonomic suitability and configuration for the individual user.
Takeaway: Effective ergonomic management requires a combination of adjustable equipment, individual user assessments, and specific training to ensure the workstation is tailored to the user’s needs and tasks.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Serving as internal auditor at a mid-sized retail bank, you are called to advise on Biological Monitoring during periodic review. The briefing a whistleblower report highlights that maintenance contractors working on the refurbishment of a historic branch office have been exposed to lead-based paints for over six months without any clinical assessment. The report suggests that while periodic air monitoring was conducted and remained within limits, no individual testing of workers was performed. In the context of occupational health surveillance, what is the primary advantage of implementing biological monitoring for these workers compared to air monitoring alone?
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Correct: Biological monitoring, such as blood lead level testing, is unique because it measures the ‘internal dose’ or the total amount of a substance that has actually entered the body. While air monitoring only assesses the risk of inhalation, biological monitoring accounts for other significant routes of entry such as ingestion (often due to poor hand-to-mouth hygiene) and dermal absorption, which are common in lead-related work.
Incorrect: The suggestion that monitoring is a primary preventive measure is incorrect as monitoring is a retrospective check on the effectiveness of controls, not an elimination strategy. Biological monitoring does not replace environmental air monitoring; the two are complementary, with air monitoring measuring the environment and biological monitoring measuring the individual. Identifying the source of a contaminant is a function of site surveys and environmental sampling, not the analysis of biological samples from workers.
Takeaway: Biological monitoring is essential for assessing total individual exposure because it captures substance uptake from all routes of entry, not just inhalation.
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Correct: Biological monitoring, such as blood lead level testing, is unique because it measures the ‘internal dose’ or the total amount of a substance that has actually entered the body. While air monitoring only assesses the risk of inhalation, biological monitoring accounts for other significant routes of entry such as ingestion (often due to poor hand-to-mouth hygiene) and dermal absorption, which are common in lead-related work.
Incorrect: The suggestion that monitoring is a primary preventive measure is incorrect as monitoring is a retrospective check on the effectiveness of controls, not an elimination strategy. Biological monitoring does not replace environmental air monitoring; the two are complementary, with air monitoring measuring the environment and biological monitoring measuring the individual. Identifying the source of a contaminant is a function of site surveys and environmental sampling, not the analysis of biological samples from workers.
Takeaway: Biological monitoring is essential for assessing total individual exposure because it captures substance uptake from all routes of entry, not just inhalation.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
When addressing a deficiency in First Aid Provision and Requirements, what should be done first? A manufacturing facility has recently expanded its night shift operations and introduced new chemical processing equipment. An internal audit reveals that the current first aid arrangements may no longer be adequate to cover the increased risks and the change in working hours.
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Correct: A first-aid needs assessment is the essential first step to ensure that provision is proportionate to the risks. It considers factors such as the nature of the work, workplace hazards, the size of the workforce, work patterns (like night shifts), and the proximity of the site to emergency medical services. This systematic approach ensures that resources are allocated where they are most needed and that legal obligations for adequate provision are met.
Incorrect: Increasing equipment or training personnel are specific actions that should follow an assessment rather than precede it, as acting without data can lead to inadequate or excessive provision. While specialized treatments and training are likely necessary, their scope must be defined by the assessment. Consulting emergency services is a secondary step in emergency planning but does not define the internal first-aid requirements for immediate response.
Takeaway: First-aid provision must be based on a thorough assessment of workplace risks and operational factors to ensure it is adequate and appropriate.
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Correct: A first-aid needs assessment is the essential first step to ensure that provision is proportionate to the risks. It considers factors such as the nature of the work, workplace hazards, the size of the workforce, work patterns (like night shifts), and the proximity of the site to emergency medical services. This systematic approach ensures that resources are allocated where they are most needed and that legal obligations for adequate provision are met.
Incorrect: Increasing equipment or training personnel are specific actions that should follow an assessment rather than precede it, as acting without data can lead to inadequate or excessive provision. While specialized treatments and training are likely necessary, their scope must be defined by the assessment. Consulting emergency services is a secondary step in emergency planning but does not define the internal first-aid requirements for immediate response.
Takeaway: First-aid provision must be based on a thorough assessment of workplace risks and operational factors to ensure it is adequate and appropriate.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
A regulatory inspection at a payment services provider focuses on Health and Safety Training and Information in the context of risk appetite review. The examiner notes that while the organization maintains detailed records for on-site maintenance staff, there is a lack of documented health and safety information provided to the 200-person customer support team who transitioned to permanent hybrid working 12 months ago. The current risk management strategy assumes that office-based risks are negligible for remote staff. To align with international health and safety standards, what should be the organization’s primary focus regarding training and information?
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Correct: A training needs analysis (TNA) is the fundamental first step in ensuring that health and safety information is relevant and effective. For hybrid or remote workers, this involves identifying specific risks such as musculoskeletal disorders from poor ergonomics and psychosocial risks like isolation, then providing information tailored to those needs. This approach ensures the organization meets its legal duty of care by addressing the actual hazards faced by the workforce.
Incorrect: Issuing site-specific manuals is ineffective because fire safety and first aid procedures for a commercial office do not translate to a home environment. Suspending work for a formal qualification is a disproportionate and unnecessary response that does not guarantee the communication of specific workplace hazards. Attempting to transfer all responsibility for risk management to the employee via a policy update is legally invalid, as the employer retains the primary duty of care regardless of the work location.
Takeaway: Effective health and safety management requires that training and information are tailored to the specific risks of an employee’s actual working environment through a systematic needs assessment.
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Correct: A training needs analysis (TNA) is the fundamental first step in ensuring that health and safety information is relevant and effective. For hybrid or remote workers, this involves identifying specific risks such as musculoskeletal disorders from poor ergonomics and psychosocial risks like isolation, then providing information tailored to those needs. This approach ensures the organization meets its legal duty of care by addressing the actual hazards faced by the workforce.
Incorrect: Issuing site-specific manuals is ineffective because fire safety and first aid procedures for a commercial office do not translate to a home environment. Suspending work for a formal qualification is a disproportionate and unnecessary response that does not guarantee the communication of specific workplace hazards. Attempting to transfer all responsibility for risk management to the employee via a policy update is legally invalid, as the employer retains the primary duty of care regardless of the work location.
Takeaway: Effective health and safety management requires that training and information are tailored to the specific risks of an employee’s actual working environment through a systematic needs assessment.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
You have recently joined a payment services provider as operations manager. Your first major assignment involves Work-Related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULDs) during client suitability, and an internal audit finding indicates that there has been a 15% increase in reported musculoskeletal symptoms among the data entry team over the last six months. The audit suggests that current controls are failing to mitigate the risks associated with prolonged intensive keyboard work and poor posture. Which of the following actions should be prioritized to effectively manage the risk of WRULDs in this department?
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Correct: Conducting individual DSE assessments is the most effective starting point because WRULDs are often caused by a combination of factors unique to the individual and their specific workstation setup. A systematic assessment allows the employer to identify root causes such as incorrect chair height, poor monitor positioning, or inadequate desk space, and apply the hierarchy of controls by tailoring the environment to the user’s needs.
Incorrect: Providing standardized equipment is incorrect because ergonomic needs vary significantly between individuals; a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach may actually worsen symptoms for some users. Increasing break frequency is a helpful administrative control but does not address the underlying ergonomic hazards of a poorly configured workstation. Implementing a stretching routine is a secondary intervention that focuses on the worker’s resilience rather than removing or reducing the hazard at the source through engineering or design changes.
Takeaway: Effective management of WRULDs in an office environment requires individual workstation assessments to identify and mitigate specific ergonomic risks tailored to each user.
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Correct: Conducting individual DSE assessments is the most effective starting point because WRULDs are often caused by a combination of factors unique to the individual and their specific workstation setup. A systematic assessment allows the employer to identify root causes such as incorrect chair height, poor monitor positioning, or inadequate desk space, and apply the hierarchy of controls by tailoring the environment to the user’s needs.
Incorrect: Providing standardized equipment is incorrect because ergonomic needs vary significantly between individuals; a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach may actually worsen symptoms for some users. Increasing break frequency is a helpful administrative control but does not address the underlying ergonomic hazards of a poorly configured workstation. Implementing a stretching routine is a secondary intervention that focuses on the worker’s resilience rather than removing or reducing the hazard at the source through engineering or design changes.
Takeaway: Effective management of WRULDs in an office environment requires individual workstation assessments to identify and mitigate specific ergonomic risks tailored to each user.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
You are the MLRO at a private bank. While working on Roof Work Safety during client suitability, you receive a transaction monitoring alert. The issue is that a major construction client has submitted a site safety plan for the refurbishment of a 1970s warehouse roof known to contain fragile asbestos-cement sheets. The project is under tight deadlines, and the current proposal focuses heavily on worker experience and PPE. To ensure compliance with international health and safety standards for working at height, which of the following control strategies should be prioritized to manage the risk of falling through the fragile roof surface?
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Correct: According to the hierarchy of control for work at height, collective protection measures that prevent a fall must take priority over personal protection or administrative controls. Crawling boards and staging (option_a) are collective measures that provide a physical platform to prevent a fall through the fragile material by distributing the load and providing guardrails, which is more effective than relying on individual equipment or behavior.
Incorrect: Fall-arrest systems are considered individual protection and are lower in the hierarchy because they only mitigate the consequences after a fall has occurred, rather than preventing it. Permit-to-work systems and warning signs are administrative controls that do not provide physical protection against the hazard. Training and supervision, while necessary, are also administrative and do not address the physical risk of the fragile surface failing under a worker’s weight.
Takeaway: When working on fragile roofs, collective fall prevention measures like crawling boards and guardrails must be prioritized over personal fall-arrest systems and administrative controls in the hierarchy of risk management.
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Correct: According to the hierarchy of control for work at height, collective protection measures that prevent a fall must take priority over personal protection or administrative controls. Crawling boards and staging (option_a) are collective measures that provide a physical platform to prevent a fall through the fragile material by distributing the load and providing guardrails, which is more effective than relying on individual equipment or behavior.
Incorrect: Fall-arrest systems are considered individual protection and are lower in the hierarchy because they only mitigate the consequences after a fall has occurred, rather than preventing it. Permit-to-work systems and warning signs are administrative controls that do not provide physical protection against the hazard. Training and supervision, while necessary, are also administrative and do not address the physical risk of the fragile surface failing under a worker’s weight.
Takeaway: When working on fragile roofs, collective fall prevention measures like crawling boards and guardrails must be prioritized over personal fall-arrest systems and administrative controls in the hierarchy of risk management.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
The risk committee at a private bank is debating standards for Fire Prevention Measures as part of model risk. The central issue is that the bank operates out of a refurbished 19th-century headquarters where the electrical infrastructure is under significant load from modern data processing requirements. During a recent 12-month safety audit, several instances of overloaded multi-plug adapters and daisy-chained extension leads were identified in the administrative offices. Which strategy represents the most effective proactive fire prevention measure to address the primary risk identified in this scenario?
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Correct: Fire prevention focuses on the elimination of ignition sources or the control of fuel loads to ensure a fire does not start. In this scenario, the primary risk is electrical ignition due to overloaded circuits and potentially faulty equipment. By prohibiting high-risk items like multi-plug adapters and implementing a formal inspection and testing regime (such as Portable Appliance Testing), the bank directly manages the ignition source, which is the most effective prevention strategy.
Incorrect: Applying intumescent coatings is a form of passive fire protection designed to limit the spread of fire and protect the building structure, but it does not prevent the fire from starting. Replacing smoke detectors is a detection measure that helps identify a fire once it has begun, rather than preventing it. Conducting evacuation drills is an emergency procedure focused on life safety and mitigation of harm after an incident has occurred, not the prevention of the fire itself.
Takeaway: True fire prevention involves the systematic identification and control of ignition sources and combustible materials to stop a fire from initiating.
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Correct: Fire prevention focuses on the elimination of ignition sources or the control of fuel loads to ensure a fire does not start. In this scenario, the primary risk is electrical ignition due to overloaded circuits and potentially faulty equipment. By prohibiting high-risk items like multi-plug adapters and implementing a formal inspection and testing regime (such as Portable Appliance Testing), the bank directly manages the ignition source, which is the most effective prevention strategy.
Incorrect: Applying intumescent coatings is a form of passive fire protection designed to limit the spread of fire and protect the building structure, but it does not prevent the fire from starting. Replacing smoke detectors is a detection measure that helps identify a fire once it has begun, rather than preventing it. Conducting evacuation drills is an emergency procedure focused on life safety and mitigation of harm after an incident has occurred, not the prevention of the fire itself.
Takeaway: True fire prevention involves the systematic identification and control of ignition sources and combustible materials to stop a fire from initiating.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Two proposed approaches to Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) conflict. Which approach is more appropriate, and why? A facilities manager is planning the inspection of high-level lighting in a warehouse using a boom-type MEWP (cherry picker). Approach 1 emphasizes that since the platform is equipped with standard guardrails, the operator should use a fall arrest system with a long lanyard to allow for maximum reach and flexibility during the task. Approach 2 argues that the operator must use a fall restraint system with a short lanyard attached to a designated anchor point, and that the work must be preceded by a specific assessment of ground load-bearing capacity and the use of spreader plates for outriggers.
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Correct: Approach 2 is the correct methodology for boom-type MEWPs. Unlike scissor lifts, boom-type platforms are susceptible to the ‘catapult effect,’ where sudden movements or snagging can eject the operator from the basket. A fall restraint system (short lanyard) prevents the operator from reaching a position where they could fall or be ejected. Additionally, ground stability is a critical factor in MEWP safety; spreader plates are essential to distribute the load of the outriggers and prevent the machine from overturning due to localized floor failure or hidden voids.
Incorrect: Approach 1 is incorrect because fall arrest systems are generally inappropriate for MEWPs; the lanyard length required for fall arrest often exceeds the height of the platform during certain phases of operation, and it does not prevent the catapult effect. Option C is incorrect because ground stability cannot be determined by visual inspection alone; manufacturer guidelines and best practices dictate the use of spreader plates to manage pressure. Option D is incorrect because while reach is important, safety must not be compromised by using lanyards that allow an operator to leave the protection of the basket or be ejected.
Takeaway: For boom-type MEWPs, fall restraint is mandatory to prevent ejection, and ground stability must be ensured through the use of spreader plates regardless of the perceived floor strength.
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Correct: Approach 2 is the correct methodology for boom-type MEWPs. Unlike scissor lifts, boom-type platforms are susceptible to the ‘catapult effect,’ where sudden movements or snagging can eject the operator from the basket. A fall restraint system (short lanyard) prevents the operator from reaching a position where they could fall or be ejected. Additionally, ground stability is a critical factor in MEWP safety; spreader plates are essential to distribute the load of the outriggers and prevent the machine from overturning due to localized floor failure or hidden voids.
Incorrect: Approach 1 is incorrect because fall arrest systems are generally inappropriate for MEWPs; the lanyard length required for fall arrest often exceeds the height of the platform during certain phases of operation, and it does not prevent the catapult effect. Option C is incorrect because ground stability cannot be determined by visual inspection alone; manufacturer guidelines and best practices dictate the use of spreader plates to manage pressure. Option D is incorrect because while reach is important, safety must not be compromised by using lanyards that allow an operator to leave the protection of the basket or be ejected.
Takeaway: For boom-type MEWPs, fall restraint is mandatory to prevent ejection, and ground stability must be ensured through the use of spreader plates regardless of the perceived floor strength.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
A new business initiative at a fintech lender requires guidance on Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) as part of record-keeping. The proposal raises questions about the safe deployment of a scissor lift for installing overhead cabling in a high-ceilinged atrium. The project manager has noted that the floor consists of raised access tiles designed for server room environments. Before the work commences next Monday, the health and safety coordinator must determine the most critical factor to ensure the stability of the MEWP during operation.
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Correct: MEWPs exert significant point loads through their wheels or outriggers. On specialized surfaces like raised access tiles in a fintech data center or atrium, there is a high risk of floor failure. Assessing the load-bearing capacity of the floor and using spreader plates (pads) to distribute the weight is the primary control measure to prevent the machine from overturning due to ground collapse.
Incorrect: While fall protection is important, a harness with a fall-arrest lanyard is generally not recommended for scissor lifts as it could pull the machine over if a fall occurs; guardrails are the primary protection. Thorough examinations for equipment lifting persons must typically occur every six months, not twelve, making that option legally insufficient. Restricting height to fifty percent is an arbitrary measure that does not address the fundamental risk of the floor’s structural integrity failing under the machine’s weight.
Takeaway: The stability of a MEWP is fundamentally dependent on the relationship between the machine’s point load and the ground’s load-bearing capacity, especially on engineered floors.
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Correct: MEWPs exert significant point loads through their wheels or outriggers. On specialized surfaces like raised access tiles in a fintech data center or atrium, there is a high risk of floor failure. Assessing the load-bearing capacity of the floor and using spreader plates (pads) to distribute the weight is the primary control measure to prevent the machine from overturning due to ground collapse.
Incorrect: While fall protection is important, a harness with a fall-arrest lanyard is generally not recommended for scissor lifts as it could pull the machine over if a fall occurs; guardrails are the primary protection. Thorough examinations for equipment lifting persons must typically occur every six months, not twelve, making that option legally insufficient. Restricting height to fifty percent is an arbitrary measure that does not address the fundamental risk of the floor’s structural integrity failing under the machine’s weight.
Takeaway: The stability of a MEWP is fundamentally dependent on the relationship between the machine’s point load and the ground’s load-bearing capacity, especially on engineered floors.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Which consideration is most important when selecting an approach to Working at Height Regulations? A facilities management company is planning a project to inspect and repair the guttering system of a large industrial complex. The project involves working at various heights across multiple buildings over several weeks. When determining the most appropriate control measures for this work, the safety officer must ensure the selection aligns with international best practices and regulatory hierarchies.
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Correct: The hierarchy of control for working at height specifically requires that collective protection measures, such as guardrails, scaffolds, or mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), be given priority over personal protection measures like fall arrest harnesses. Collective measures are more effective because they protect everyone in the vicinity and do not rely on individual worker compliance, correct fitment, or active engagement with the equipment to be effective.
Incorrect: Focusing on personal fall arrest systems and medical fitness is incorrect because personal protection is lower on the hierarchy of control and should only be used when collective measures are not practicable. Selecting equipment based on versatility or cost-effectiveness ignores the fundamental requirement to select the measure that most effectively prevents a fall or minimizes its consequences based on the specific risks of the task. While competency and cost are factors, they do not override the regulatory requirement to prioritize collective over personal protection.
Takeaway: The hierarchy of control for working at height mandates that collective protection measures must always be prioritized over personal protection measures to ensure the safety of the entire workforce regardless of individual actions or equipment failure risk at the personal level.
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Correct: The hierarchy of control for working at height specifically requires that collective protection measures, such as guardrails, scaffolds, or mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), be given priority over personal protection measures like fall arrest harnesses. Collective measures are more effective because they protect everyone in the vicinity and do not rely on individual worker compliance, correct fitment, or active engagement with the equipment to be effective.
Incorrect: Focusing on personal fall arrest systems and medical fitness is incorrect because personal protection is lower on the hierarchy of control and should only be used when collective measures are not practicable. Selecting equipment based on versatility or cost-effectiveness ignores the fundamental requirement to select the measure that most effectively prevents a fall or minimizes its consequences based on the specific risks of the task. While competency and cost are factors, they do not override the regulatory requirement to prioritize collective over personal protection.
Takeaway: The hierarchy of control for working at height mandates that collective protection measures must always be prioritized over personal protection measures to ensure the safety of the entire workforce regardless of individual actions or equipment failure risk at the personal level.
