ABD Task 5.2.A

On board ship or in a laboratory, when asked by a Qualified Assessor,

the candidate describes safe working practices and personal shipboard safety when working over the side.

The candidate’s description includes:

1. Awareness of applicable company or regulatory standards;
2. Knowledge of safe working practices;
3. Notifying personnel as appropriate;
4. Obtaining authorization from the appropriate vessel authority before beginning work over the side;
5. Notifying the officer in charge of the navigational watch (OICNW);
6. Confirming that all equipment that may create a hazard has been turned off and tagged accordingly;
7. Confirming that the ship’s motion and weather conditions will remain within safe limits;
8. Confirming that safety equipment is used and has been checked for operational integrity and suitability for the work to be performed;
9. Confirming that lanyards are attached to tools (if practical);
10. Confirming that safety placards in the area have been read and appropriate actions taken; and
11. Notifying appropriate personnel in addition to the OICNW.