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HS&E MAP practice question: Emergency planning and first aid (2 of 4)

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A team is about to work inside a tank on your site.

What does HSE say about rescue?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. The workers should rescue each other, without any planning
  2. B. Rescue plans are only needed for work over 2 metres high
  3. C. Plan it first; don't rely on 999
  4. D. Call 999 if something goes wrong; that is enough
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Untrained rescuers often become casualties too. Plan the rescue.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Rescue arrangements are needed wherever the risk calls for them, including confined spaces.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says plan how to monitor and rescue workers in confined spaces. It is not enough to rely on the emergency services.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Help may arrive too late. You need your own rescue plan.

Explanation

Plan emergency and rescue arrangements before high-risk work starts. Don't rely only on the emergency services.

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