An OOW preparing a work-at-height permit notices the harness due to be used is overdue for its annual inspection. What should the OOW do before issuing or countersigning the permit?

A. Proceed with the permit and note the overdue inspection as a minor administrative item to follow up later

B. Assume someone else will catch the issue before the job actually starts

C. Issue the permit but verbally warn the worker to be extra cautious

D. Flag the overdue inspection and ensure the equipment is either inspected first or substituted with in-date equipment — the permit shouldn't proceed relying on overdue fall-arrest equipment

A. There is no fixed maximum — it depends entirely on the job

B. 48 hours, renewable once without re-inspection

C. 7 days, matching the standard watch rotation

D. 24 hours from issue, with any shorter job-specific time limits also stated on the permit

A. Check elapsed time against the 24-hour limit, recognise it's close to expiry, and flag to the authorising officer that revalidation will be needed rather than letting it lapse unnoticed

B. Cancel the job immediately without consulting the authorising officer

C. Wait until the 24-hour mark is actually reached before mentioning anything

D. Accept the outgoing OOW's assessment and take no further action since the job scope hasn't changed