What is the purpose of a secondary safety check?

• A. To verify proper wear and tie-ins and catch user errors.
• B. To speed up the activity by skipping checks.
• C. To replace the initial harness fitting.
• D. To test staff's memory.

Answer: (A)

Secondary safety checks provide a second layer of verification before starting the activity. They focus on ensuring the harness is worn correctly, with all straps positioned and tightened as intended, and that tie-ins and connections are properly secured. This step is about catching mistakes the participant might have made or things overlooked during the first check, giving redundant assurance that everything is set up correctly before loading onto a structure. It helps prevent issues like a harness worn improperly, misrouted or untied lanyards, or a carabiner not locked. It’s not about speeding things up by skipping checks, not about replacing the initial fitting, and not about testing staff memory—it's about adding safety through a careful second verification.