NVIC 14-14 Task 5.5.E

Apply occupational health and safety precautions

ABD-C2.1 Working knowledge of safe working practices and personal shipboard safety including line handling

On board ship or in a laboratory, when asked to describe working with lines, wire rope, and chain,

the candidate describes the safety precautions to be used when working with lines, wire rope, and chains.

The candidate’s description includes:

1. Never stand in or reach through a bight;
2. Be aware of the tension on nearby lines, wire rope and chain in the event that they break free or snap;
3. Wear gloves when handling wire rope;
4. Keep hands at least 18 inches from a bit, padeye, capstan, warping head, block, etc.;
5. Be aware of snapback areas and avoid them; and
6. At least two people should handle mooring lines and wires on winches: one to handle the line or wire, and one on the winch controls.