Safety, Fire & Survival · Enclosed Spaces
If a crew member collapses inside an enclosed space, a would-be rescuer should FIRST:
- ARush in immediately to pull them out
- BRaise the alarm and not enter without proper breathing apparatus and a backup✓ Correct
- CHold their breath and enter quickly
- DWait quietly to see if the person recovers
Explanation
Most enclosed-space deaths are would-be rescuers who rush in and are overcome by the same atmosphere. Sound the alarm, summon the rescue team, and never enter without self-contained breathing apparatus, a lifeline, and a tended standby. Rescuing without protection just adds casualties.
Authority: SOLAS XI-1; IMO enclosed-space rescue guidance
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