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 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:

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.