Maritime QuestionsWorking Height Ppe Ra

Partway through a funnel inspection, a crew member's helmet is struck by a falling spanner from a colleague working above. The helmet shows no visible cracking and the crew member feels fine, so they consider continuing the job in the same helmet. What should happen to the helmet?

A. Use it for the rest of the day, then replace it tomorrow
B. Remove it from service immediately and replace it, since impact protection may be compromised even without visible damage
C. Downgrade it to use in low-risk areas only
D. Continue using it since there's no visible damage
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Why is double (twin-leg) lanyard PPE specifically useful for height work that involves moving between fixed structures, e.g. along a mast or scaffold run?
A. It looks more visible to the deck observer
B. It halves the load on each anchor point
C. It is required only for night work
D. It allows one leg to remain attached while the other is repositioned, maintaining continuous fall protection
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What is a key limitation of PPE as a safety control, compared with elimination or engineering controls?
A. PPE's effectiveness depends on correct fit, condition, training, and consistent human behaviour
B. PPE is always more expensive than other controls
C. PPE is banned under MLC 2006
D. PPE cannot be inspected before use
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