Maritime Questions › Working Height Ppe Ra

An officer plans a height-work task and immediately specifies "full PPE: helmet, harness, gloves, goggles" in the permit without otherwise considering whether the task could be done from deck level using an extendable tool. What is missing from this approach?

A. Nothing - PPE is the correct starting point for any task

B. The PPE list should be even longer

C. PPE selection should be left to the individual worker entirely

D. The higher-level controls in the hierarchy (elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative) should be considered first; PPE should be the last layer added once the task is confirmed as genuinely requiring height work

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 allows one leg to remain attached while the other is repositioned, maintaining continuous fall protection

D. It is required only for night work

What is a key limitation of PPE as a safety control, compared with elimination or engineering controls?

A. PPE cannot be inspected before use

B. PPE is always more expensive than other controls

C. PPE is banned under MLC 2006

D. PPE's effectiveness depends on correct fit, condition, training, and consistent human behaviour

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