What should happen if the radio used for communication between a worker aloft/overside and the deck observer fails or loses signal during the task?

A. There should be a pre-agreed backup method (e.g. hand signals, a tug line, or visual checks at defined intervals) and, if communication cannot be re-established, the task should be paused and the worker recovered

B. Continue the task, since visual contact alone is always sufficient

C. The task should always be abandoned permanently with no backup considered

D. The worker should shout louder until contact is regained

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

B. 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

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

D. Proceed but instruct the operator to move slowly

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

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

C. 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

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