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What should be done with all components of a fall-arrest system that were involved in an actual fall event, as part of post-rescue procedure?

A. Remove them from service, and document/tag them (who, when, what activity) before handing to management for review
B. Discard them overboard immediately
C. Clean and immediately return them to general service
D. Issue them only to junior crew going forward
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What are the three broad categories a height-work rescue plan should cover, in increasing order of how much external help is needed?
A. Self-rescue, assisted (mechanically aided) rescue, and fully assisted rescue
B. First aid, CPR, defibrillation
C. Harness check, lanyard check, anchor check
D. Verbal reassurance, radio call, helicopter evacuation
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Why is using fall-arrest equipment WITHOUT a corresponding rescue capability considered unacceptable, even if the equipment itself functions correctly?
A. It isn't unacceptable - the equipment arresting the fall is sufficient on its own
B. Because surviving the initial fall means nothing if the worker then dies of suspension trauma while waiting for help that was never planned
C. It only matters for work over water
D. It is only a paperwork issue, not a safety issue
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