A MEWP is to be positioned on a deck area that has a slight slope and is partially covered in oil residue from a recent transfer. What should happen before the MEWP is deployed?

A. The deck area should be cleaned and the slope/level checked against the MEWP's rated operating limits before deployment; if outside those limits, a different position or method should be used

B. Proceed and rely on the MEWP's outriggers to compensate for any surface condition

C. Proceed as normal — MEWPs are designed to handle uneven surfaces automatically

D. Proceed but instruct the operator to move slowly

A. No — the worker should receive a specific briefing/familiarisation on the rigid rail system's traveller mechanism, attachment/detachment points, and any system-specific limitations before first use

B. No, but only if the worker has never climbed a mast before at all

C. Yes — all fall protection systems work the same way functionally

D. Yes, provided the harness is the same brand as previously used

A. Specific working-at-height training (covering hazard recognition, equipment use, inspection, and rescue awareness), with periodic refresher training

B. Training is only required for officers, never for ratings

C. Only a medical certificate, with no task-specific training

D. No specific training is expected beyond basic induction