Maybe this will work for you.

Since the area below 18" is classified, we put handlamps on a (>18" from) ceiling mounted cord reel.


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When fully extended, this light will not quite reach 18" from floor level. Therefore, it's not in the classified area.
Most of the work is done with the vehicle on a hoist anyway


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Now if they'd just quite buying the ones with the convenience receptacle in them.......