PASMA Rescue and Emergency Procedures 2

Question 1

What does the abbreviation RIDDOR stand for?

Accepted Answer

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

Answer

RIDDOR stands for the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013, which govern mandatory incident reporting to the HSE.

Question 2

For how long must records of reportable incidents under RIDDOR 2013 be retained by an employer?

Accepted Answer

3 years from the date of the entry

Answer

Under RIDDOR 2013, records of all reportable incidents must be kept for a minimum of 3 years from the date the entry was made.

Question 3

What serious medical condition can occur when a person remains suspended motionless in a harness following a fall arrest?

Accepted Answer

Suspension trauma (orthostatic intolerance)

Answer

Suspension trauma occurs when blood pools in the legs during motionless harness suspension, potentially causing unconsciousness or cardiac arrest within minutes.

Question 4

When first responding to a person who has fallen from a mobile access tower, which of the following actions should you NOT take?

Accepted Answer

Move the casualty unless there is immediate danger to life

Answer

A fallen casualty should not be moved unless there is an immediate threat to life, as movement could worsen potential spinal or neck injuries sustained during the fall.

Question 5

Who bears ultimate responsibility for ensuring a rescue plan is in place before work on a mobile access tower begins?

Accepted Answer

The employer or person in control of the work

Answer

The employer or person in control of the work is ultimately responsible for ensuring an adequate rescue plan is established before work at height commences.

PASMA Practice Test

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PASMA Rescue and Emergency Procedures 2