Working at Heights: Rescue planning

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1. How long must the buoyant heaving line attached to the lifebuoy be?

   1. At least 5 metres
   2. At least 1 metre
   3. At least 15 metres
   4. At least 100 metres

2. After a rescue, what happens to the fall arrest equipment that stopped the fall?

   1. It is reused right away by the rescued worker on the same job
   2. It is removed from service until the manufacturer approves it
   3. It is given to the rescuer as a spare set for future work
   4. It is stored and used again only for training sessions

3. Where a worker may drown, where must the rescue equipment be kept?

   1. In the supplier's warehouse until needed
   2. Locked in the head office across town
   3. At the nearest public marina only
   4. In a suitable location on or near the project

4. What must every project where workers rely on fall arrest systems or safety nets have?

   1. A second crew on every floor
   2. A rescue helicopter on standby
   3. A site-specific rescue plan
   4. A ban on all overtime work

5. When must the alarm system at a project with a drowning hazard be activated?

   1. At the start of every single shift
   2. When a rescue operation is necessary
   3. Whenever it rains heavily
   4. Only during a fire drill

6. If a worker may drown at a project, how many workers trained in rescue must be available?

   1. At least one
   2. None
   3. At least two
   4. At least five

7. When must rescue procedures be in place relative to using fall arrest?

   1. At the end of the project
   2. Within a week after the first use on site
   3. Before any use of the fall arrest system
   4. Only after a worker actually falls

8. Why is information and training on the site-specific rescue plan important?

   1. So workers know their role and can act fast if someone falls
   2. So workers can skip the approved working at heights program
   3. So the employer does not need any rescue equipment on site
   4. So the plan can be kept secret from the supervisors

9. Who has roles and responsibilities in a fall rescue plan?

   1. Employers, supervisors and workers
   2. Only the injured worker
   3. Only the local fire department
   4. Only the equipment supplier

10. Who must be told the rescue procedures when workers may drown?

    1. Only the site owner
    2. All workers on the project
    3. Only the boat operator on duty
    4. Only visitors to the site

11. What must an employer's instructions on fall protection include?

    1. How to choose a lanyard colour that matches the company
    2. How to rescue a worker who has fallen and cannot self-rescue
    3. How to file a lawsuit after a worker is hurt in a fall
    4. How to repaint the harnesses once each year

12. Who needs to understand emergency procedures for falls on a project?

    1. Only the project owner
    2. Only the first aid attendant on site
    3. Employers, supervisors and workers
    4. Only the safety inspector

13. What is the purpose of a working at heights fall rescue plan?

    1. To prevent every fall from ever happening on site
    2. To rescue a worker after a fall has been arrested
    3. To decide who pays for damaged gear
    4. To record how many workers used harnesses

14. When must the rescue boat be power-driven?

    1. Only after sunset
    2. Only on weekends and statutory holidays
    3. Never; oars are enough
    4. If the water is likely to be rough or swift

15. Which rescue equipment is required where workers may drown?

    1. A seaworthy boat with a lifebuoy, buoyant line and boat hook
    2. A set of ladders tied together along the dock
    3. A garden hose and a bucket left near the shore for emergencies
    4. A first aid kit kept in the site trailer only

16. Before any worker uses a fall arrest system or a safety net on a project, what must the employer develop?

    1. A list of nearby hospitals posted only at the company's head office
    2. Written procedures to rescue the worker after a fall is arrested
    3. A verbal promise that someone will call for help if needed
    4. A plan to finish the job before anyone has a chance to fall