ABD Task 5.1.A

Demonstrate working aloft

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 14-14 Task 5.1.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Apply occupational health and safety precautions

ABD-C2.1 Working knowledge of safe working practices and personal shipboard safety, including working aloft
Condition Behavior Standard

On board ship or in a laboratory,

the candidate demonstrates safe working practices and personal shipboard safety when working aloft.

The candidate:

  1. Identifies and complies with applicable regulatory and/or company standards;
  2. Follows safe working practices;
  3. Notifies other personnel as appropriate;
  4. Confirms that all equipment that may create a hazard has been turned off and tagged accordingly;
  5. Confirms that the ship’s motion and weather conditions will remain within safe limits;
  6. Selects appropriate safety equipment, and inspects and confirms as that it is safe for use;
  7. Confirms that the area below has been cordoned off and placarded; and
  8. Attaches lanyards to tools (if practical).