Working Aloft

Question 1

Define working over the sides.

Answer 1

Outboard of the life line system.

Question 2

What kind of harness is the typical used Harness

Answer 2

Parachute type safety harness

Question 3

Describe a modified k-pock

Answer 3

With a hole in the back for harness D ring 3 and 3/4 inch

Question 4

What is a dyna break lock ?

Answer 4

A shock absorber that pays out 6 feet of nylon.

Question 5

How long and how big is the working lanyard ?

Answer 5

6 feet in length and 1 1/2 nylon

Question 6

How long and how big is the tending line?

Answer 6

100 feet long and 1 1/2 inch nylon

Question 7

How is the boatswains chair secured?

Answer 7

Double Beckett bend

Question 8

What is the flag shown for working aloft and over the sides?

Answer 8

Kilo flag

Question 9

When out to sea, what is the limit of roll and pitch for stopping work?

Answer 9

Roll of 10 degrees

Pitch of 6 degrees

Question 10

Define working aloft.

Answer 10

Any mast, Kings post or other structure that a risk of falling exists