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Workers will use fall arrest harnesses on a job.

What does HSE say about rescue?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Leave the worker until the end of the shift
  2. B. Plan it, and don't rely on the fire brigade
  3. C. Call 999 if someone falls; that is the plan
  4. D. Rescue isn't needed, as the harness stops the fall
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Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Rescue must be fast.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says a rescue plan is needed, and it should not rely on the fire brigade, as delay may be critical.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. The delay could be critical. Have your own rescue plan.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Someone left hanging in a harness needs rescuing quickly.

Explanation

Where harnesses are used, plan a quick rescue that doesn't depend on the fire brigade.

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