Which item might be required as additional PPE beyond standard on some sites?

• A. Respirator
• B. Sunglasses
• C. Belt
• D. Safety harness

Answer: (D)

When there’s a risk of falling, you need protection beyond the basic PPE. On some concrete sites, workers are at heights or near unprotected edges, so fall protection becomes necessary. A safety harness provides a secure way to attach to a lifeline or anchor point and arrest a fall, which is exactly the kind of protection required in those situations. This makes it the item that might be required as additional PPE beyond standard on such sites.

The other options don’t address fall hazards: sunglasses protect the eyes from sun glare but don’t prevent falls; a respirator is for specific airborne hazards and isn’t the general extra PPE for working at height; a belt isn’t used for fall protection on construction sites.