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What must MEWP operators have, in addition to general height-work competency, before operating the platform?
A. Only a verbal briefing immediately before first use, with no formal certification
B. Only a valid driving licence
C. Specific training/certification on that category of MEWP, since different platform types (boom, scissor, etc.) have different controls and failure modes
D. No specific requirement beyond general crew status
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A. The issue only matters when working over water
B. No issue — any certified anchor point is fine regardless of position
C. This creates a swing fall hazard; the anchor should be repositioned more directly above the work area, or the risk assessment should specifically address the swing radius and any structure the worker could strike
D. The issue only matters if the worker is overweight
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A. Allow it, since their prior experience demonstrates it is safe
B. Allow it only if they walk quickly to minimise time on the surface
C. Deny direct access across the skylights; treat them as a fragile surface requiring fall-arrest protection, physical covers, or a controlled route around them, regardless of past experience
D. Allow it if they remove their boots to reduce point loading
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