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Where should a shock-absorbing lanyard be attached to a tower when working above ground?

Above the climber's head level.

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  1. To the belt of the harness
  2. Above the climber's head level ✔
  3. Even with the climber's waist

Why: Attaching high keeps any slack short. A shorter drop means less force on the climber and less distance to fall.

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Answer: Above the climber's head level. Attaching high keeps any slack short. A shorter drop means less force on the climber and less distance to fall.

  1. NCVEC 2024-2028 Amateur Extra Question Pool, 4th Errata (Feb 4, 2026) ncvec.org/downloads/2024-2028%20Extra%20Class%20Question%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%20Public%20Release%20with%204th%20Errata%20Feb%204%202026.pdf
    A. Above the climber’s head level
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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