What should you do with anchor lines before working on the balcony rail or box booms?

• A. Drop the anchor lines from the catwalk after placing on your harness.
• B. Coil and store them on the catwalk.
• C. Disconnect them and let them hang freely.
• D. Secure them to the rail with tape.

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is keeping your fall‑protection lines under control and ready before you work at height. Dropping the anchor lines from the catwalk after you’ve placed them on your harness means you take the lines with you as you move to the balcony rail or box booms, so you remain connected and able to hook into the proper anchors without the lines getting tangled or left behind on the catwalk. This minimizes tripping hazards and the risk of a line snagging on edges or equipment as you enter the work area.

Storing or coiling them on the catwalk can create a trip hazard and makes the lines harder to access. Letting them hang freely can lead to entanglement or accidental disconnection, and taping them to the rail is not a safe or approved method and can damage the line.