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What is the maximum validity period generally specified for a permit to work, such as one issued for working aloft/overside?

A. 7 days
B. 1 hour, with no extensions possible
C. No limit - it remains valid until the task is finished, however long that takes
D. 24 hours
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The vessel's rescue kit for working aloft has not been inspected or practised with in over a year, though it is listed on the height work permit as the designated rescue equipment. What is the correct action before any further height work proceeds?
A. Suspend height work activities until the rescue kit is inspected, confirmed serviceable, and the rescue team has practised with it
B. Only inspect the kit after the next incident occurs
C. Use a completely different, unlisted method if the kit looks old
D. Proceed as normal since the kit is listed on the permit
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During a real fall-arrest event, the only person on deck capable of operating the rescue SRL-R is also the person who was supposed to be calling for additional help and informing the bridge. What does this situation reveal about the rescue plan, and what should change?
A. The bridge does not need to be informed during a rescue
B. The plan has a single point of failure in personnel; rescue plans should identify enough trained people to cover simultaneous rescue actions and communications, not rely on one person for both
C. Nothing - one competent person is sufficient for any rescue
D. This is acceptable as long as the SRL-R operation takes priority
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