What must be provided for safe access to refrigeration equipment in hard-to-reach locations?

To ensure that personnel can safely access refrigeration equipment in hard-to-reach locations, it is essential to provide an approved means for gaining a safe approach. This not only includes secure physical structures but also adherence to safety standards and regulations that ensure worker safety.

An approved means may encompass various access solutions depending on the specific circumstances and layout of the equipment. Such approved means might involve established safety protocols, appropriate use of tools, and systems in place to mitigate risks like falling or losing balance. Regulations often require that any access point be evaluated for safety to prevent accidents in the workplace.

Other choices, while related to access methods, may not encompass the comprehensive safety standards required. Secure ladders, scaffolding systems, and temporary platforms might be components of an approved means but do not fully define the requirement for a holistic and compliant approach to safely accessing refrigeration equipment.