This technical bulletin clarifies fall-protection requirements for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) across construction, maintenance, transportation, and industrial environments. It outlines common hazards such as ejection, tip-over, and falls during platform entry or boom movement. The document explains applicable OSHA and ANSI/ASSP standards, differentiates fall restraint vs. fall arrest systems, and highlights new ANSI Z359.14-2021 classifications for self-retracting devices. Practical guidance is provided to help employers select compliant PPE, anchorages, and systems while balancing worker safety and operational realities.

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