What is the highest priority of the control & limit step?

• A. To protect the safety of the crew.
• B. To contain the discharge as quickly as possible.
• C. To minimize environmental damage.
• D. To notify authorities immediately.

Answer: (A)

In the control and limit step, protecting the safety of the crew is the top priority. The first actions focus on preventing harm to people: evacuating or moving personnel away from danger, securing the area, opening and using appropriate protective measures, and stopping or slowing the hazard if it’s safe to do so. Once people are safe, you can shift to actions that limit the incident’s spread, such as containing the discharge and preventing further environmental exposure. While containment and notifying authorities are important, they come after ensuring everyone on site is protected.