Question 24 of 30
When acting as a watcher or lookout at a cargo hold and men below show signs of distress, what must you do?
A
A) Try to rescue them yourself
B
B) Raise the alarm immediately
C
C) Lower additional breathing equipment
D
D) Don a B.A. set and enter the space
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: B) Raise the alarm immediately.
A watcher must never enter a space where they suspect a hazard because they may become a casualty themselves. The primary duty is to raise the alarm to mobilize trained emergency response teams equipped for enclosed space rescue.