ABD Task 5.5.E

Describe line handling safety

In order to satisfy NVIC 14-14 Task 5.5.E , MMA students must:

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 line handling

Condition	Behavior	Standard
On board ship or in a laboratory, when questioned by a Qualified Assessor,	the candidate describes the safety precautions to be used when working with lines, wire rope, and chains.	The candidate’s description includes: Never stand in or reach through a bight; Be aware of the tension on nearby lines, wire rope and chain in the event that they break free or snap; Wear gloves when handling wire rope; Keep hands at least 18 inches from a bit, padeye, capstan, warping head, block, etc.; Be aware of snapback areas and avoid them; and 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.

Condition

Behavior

Standard

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

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

The candidate’s description includes:

Never stand in or reach through a bight;
Be aware of the tension on nearby lines, wire rope and chain in the event that they break free or snap;
Wear gloves when handling wire rope;
Keep hands at least 18 inches from a bit, padeye, capstan, warping head, block, etc.;
Be aware of snapback areas and avoid them; and
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.