Working Aloft and Over the Side

Question 1

Is defined as any mast, kingpost or other structure where the potential for a fall exists.

Answer 1

Aloft

Question 2

Is defined as anywhere outboard of the lifeline syste.

Answer 2

Over the side

Question 3

The greatest hazard associated with working aloft or over the side is the…

Answer 3

danger of a fall

Question 4

Is a hardwood seat attached to a double bridle of stout line. It is always bent to the gantline by a double becket bend.

Answer 4

Boatswain’s chair

Question 5

Boatswain’s chair can fit…

Answer 5

only one person

Question 6

Is a stout plank to the underside of which two short wooden horns are attached.

Answer 6

Stage

Question 7

The stage can fit

Answer 7

2 persons

Question 8

A safety harness is worn to ensure that no one falls. It consists of:

Answer 8

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.

Question 9

Is used for working aloft and over the side.

Answer 9

Safety Line

Question 10

Safety Line will be attached to a solid object on deck such as…

Answer 10

bitts or cleats.

Question 11

Safety Line is hand tended by personnel…

Answer 11

topside when working over the side

Question 12

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.

Answer 12

6 foot
2 inch
12 feet

Question 13

Is used to hold a worker in the desired working position.

Answer 13

The working lanyard

Question 14

Personnel must not work over the side during…

Answer 14

maneuvers with other ships.

Question 15

When underway the ___ permissions is required to work aloft or over the side.

Answer 15

CO

Question 16

An appropriate ___ ___ shall be routed to the ___ ___ for permission to work aloft.

Answer 16

check sheet

OOD/ CDO

Question 17

Personnel are briefed on ___ prior to going aloft or over the side.

Answer 17

safety

Question 18

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.

Answer 18

standby.

Question 19

Every ___ minutes a verbal warning will be passed over the 1MC (when personnel working aloft and over the side)

Answer 19

15

Question 20

when personnel working aloft and over the side) The ships screws shall…

Answer 20

be stopped

Question 21

When working over the side no ___ power tools will be used.

Answer 21

electric

Question 22

When performing hot work, replace any fiber lines with ___ ___

Answer 22

CRES wires

Question 23

Personnel will stop work when: (4)

Answer 23

• 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