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Per COSWP, when should a risk assessment for a task ideally be carried out?

Q: Per COSWP, when should a risk assessment for a task ideally be carried out?

Before work begins on the task Risk assessment is intended to identify and control hazards proactively; assessing after the fact only documents what already happened rather than preventing harm.

A. After the task is complete, for record-keeping

B. Before work begins on the task

C. Annually, regardless of when tasks are performed

D. Only if an accident has previously occurred during that task

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

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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