Why must rescue plans be practised/drilled in advance rather than only written down?

A. A rescue plan that has never been rehearsed is unlikely to be executed correctly or quickly under the stress of a real emergency

B. Written plans are always sufficient on their own

C. Drills are only useful for new crew members

D. Drills are a regulatory formality with no safety benefit

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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