Who should be designated to identify rescue resources, verify a rescue procedure exists, inspect rescue equipment, and recognise hazards that could endanger the rescuer themselves?

A. Any available crew member at the time of the incident

B. The casualty's direct supervisor only, regardless of training

C. This responsibility does not need to be assigned in advance

D. A designated, trained competent person/rescue coordinator identified in advance as part of the rescue plan

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

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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