ABD-4J7A

rig and unrig a bosun’s chair.

1. Gather all required materials;
2. Inspect the bosun’s chair:

a. The material has not been chafed;  
b. The material has not been compromised by the sun or chemicals;  
c. Strapping is undamaged; and  
d. Hardware is undamaged and unworn;

1. Inspect the gantline to be used:

a. The material has not been chafed; and  
b. The material has not been compromised by the sun or chemicals;

1. Inspect that hardware is serviceable;
2. Inspect the safety harness:

a. The material has not been chafed;  
b. The material has not been compromised by the sun or chemicals;  
c. Strapping is undamaged; and  
d. Hardware is undamaged and unworn;

1. Gather personnel who will be assisting and briefs them on commands to be used and safety precautions;
2. Rig the gantline;
3. Rig the bosun’s chair:

a. For a modern bosun’s chair, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations; or   
b. For an old style bosun’s chair, use a gantline;  

1. Test the rigged bosun’s chair, staging, and gantlines by sitting in and/or standing on at the lowest point of the drop and bounce in the rig;
2. When raised so that feet clear the deck, secure themselves and performs a small task with both hands;
3. Free the securing and lowers themselves to the deck; and
4. Unrig and stow all equipment per the manufacturer’s instructions.