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What is a key limitation of PPE as a safety control, compared with elimination or engineering controls?

A. PPE cannot be inspected before use

B. PPE is always more expensive than other controls

C. PPE is banned under MLC 2006

D. PPE's effectiveness depends on correct fit, condition, training, and consistent human behaviour

Why is double (twin-leg) lanyard PPE specifically useful for height work that involves moving between fixed structures, e.g. along a mast or scaffold run?

A. It looks more visible to the deck observer

B. It halves the load on each anchor point

C. It allows one leg to remain attached while the other is repositioned, maintaining continuous fall protection

D. It is required only for night work

A bosun is issued a safety helmet that is clearly too large and keeps tipping forward over his eyes. He decides to wear it as-is since "it's the only one in the store". What is the correct action?

A. Stop and source a correctly fitting helmet; under MLC Standard A4.3, PPE must be of appropriate size, and an ill-fitting helmet can fail to protect or fall off during a fall

B. Wear it backwards to improve the fit

C. Proceed - any helmet is better than none

D. Tape the inside to make it fit temporarily

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