Working Aloft and Over the Side Flashcards
Is defined as any mast, kingpost or other structure where the potential for a fall exists.
Aloft
Is defined as anywhere outboard of the lifeline syste.
Over the side
The greatest hazard associated with working aloft or over the side is the…
danger of a fall
Is a hardwood seat attached to a double bridle of stout line. It is always bent to the gantline by a double becket bend.
Boatswain’s chair
Boatswain’s chair can fit…
only one person
Is a stout plank to the underside of which two short wooden horns are attached.
Stage
The stage can fit
2 persons
A safety harness is worn to ensure that no one falls. It consists of:
Label and Instructions, shoulder straps, Shoulder D_rings, Strap adjusters, Belt and Belt Buckle, Belt Loops, Waist D-ring, Rear D-ring, Leg straps, Leg straps adjusters.
Is used for working aloft and over the side.
Safety Line
Safety Line will be attached to a solid object on deck such as…
bitts or cleats.
Safety Line is hand tended by personnel…
topside when working over the side
The Dynabrake lanyard has a ___ ___ lenght of ___ ___ wide nylon strap. It is designed to open up and will gradually slow your fall. Do not use if less than ___ feet off the deck.
6 foot
2 inch
12 feet
Is used to hold a worker in the desired working position.
The working lanyard
Personnel must not work over the side during…
maneuvers with other ships.
When underway the ___ permissions is required to work aloft or over the side.
CO
An appropriate ___ ___ shall be routed to the ___ ___ for permission to work aloft.
check sheet
OOD/ CDO
Personnel are briefed on ___ prior to going aloft or over the side.
safety
Any radio transmitter and radars that pose radiation hazards are placed in ____ position. All other ships in the vicinity will ensure that they take appropriate actions too.
standby.
Every ___ minutes a verbal warning will be passed over the 1MC (when personnel working aloft and over the side)
15
when personnel working aloft and over the side) The ships screws shall…
be stopped
When working over the side no ___ power tools will be used.
electric
When performing hot work, replace any fiber lines with ___ ___
CRES wires
Personnel will stop work when: (4)
- Ship begins to roll in excess of 10 degrees
- Ship begins to pitch in excess of 6 degrees
- Wind speed is greater than 30 knots
- Ice storms or lightning threatens