Q1- Name the parts of Bosun chair.
Ans-Tail block or lizard, stay or
shroud, bow shackle, double sheet bend knot, bridle, bosun chair, gantline
Q2- Tell three checks you will make on
Bosun chair before using?
Ans- Take working aloft permit, Make
sure hoisting part in good condition, Wood should be checked
Safety
net to be rigged, Roller should be greased, Lifebuoy with heaving line to be
kept ready
One
person should be standby, at night proper illumination, Secure with double
sheet band.
Q3- How will you check the condition of
rope used on bosun chair?
Ans- By physically checking the
strands of rope and diameter, if strands are opening and diameter is reduced
then rope should be changed.
Q4.- When will you discard the rope of
bosuns chair?
Ans- If strand are open and diameter
is reduced then rope should be changed.
Q5- How will you secure the gantline to
bosun chair?
Ans- It is secured with double sheet
band knot
Q6.- What checks will you make on the
chair before using?
Ans- Wood should be in good condition
No
paint is applied on wood otherwise cracks will not be visible
Rope
should be in good condition
Q7- Why is it safe to hoist the bosuns
chair manually not on the drum?
Ans –Drum may hoist or lower the
bosun chair in fast speed,
Person
may fall down
Manually
it has a good control of speed of lowering and hoist.
Q8- What precautions will you take on
pin of the bow shackle?
Ans- Pin should properly fixed and
crack open; also it should be greased properly.
Q9. What work permit is to be made when
working on funnel?
Ans- Working aloft work permit is
required.
Q10- When will you use tail blocks
(lizard)
Ans- When person is individually
lowering and hoisting the chair that time gant line should be reeved through
tail block (lizard)
Q11- What is a weight test? When is it
required to be done?
Ans- Weight test is checking the
maximum strength of the equipments.
It
is done when the equipment is manufactured and before use for work.
Q12.Tell three precautions you will take
before rigging stage.
Ans- Wear proper PPE,
Take
work permit
Check
condition of wood, ropes
Keep
proper communication
Check
correct stage hitch is done
Safety
line and harness is properly placed.
Q13. What checks will you make on stage
before using?
Ans-
Check wood condition
Check
ropes conditions
No
oil should be on stage
Gant
line should be in good condition
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Q14- Can you rig stage on shipside over
a hard surface?
Ans No, because if someone falls
accidentally then he may get serious injuries.
Q15. Can you rig a stage on shipside
when the ship is moving?
Ans- No, it is risky to work,
Q 16. What precaution will you take
while lowering the stage against tilting?
Ans- It has to lower
in controlled manner. The person has to balance properly.
Q17. How do the lowering turns runs of
the stage?
Ans-Anti
clockwise
Q18. –
What checks will you make on pilot ladder before using?
1.
Check
physical condition of pilot ladder
2.
Check
manrope
3.
Check
bottom rubber steps
4.
Check
steps are in proper condition
5.
Check
anti twist spreader is in good condition
Q19- How will you check the pilot ladder
after rigging it?
Ans- Personally go down at least half
a length of pilot ladder press every step and make sure all are in good
condition
Q20- Explains the use of pilot ladder.
Ans- Pilot ladder is use for
embarking and disembarking of Pilot.
Q21- Explains precautions for rigging
pilot ladder at night.
Ans- Proper illumination should be
placed
Keep
torch ready for use
Check
the steps are not slippery
Q22- What is the purpose of manropes
with pilot ladder?
Ans- It helps the pilot while
embarking and debarking pilot ladder.
Q23- What is a tipping line/
Ans-Tipping line is use to hold the
end of pilot ladder above the water and it is used to lower and heave the pilot
ladder.
Q24- what is a Combination ladder.
Ans– Combination ladder is
combination of pilot ladder and accommodation ladder,
Q25- When does the vessel rig the
combination ladder for the pilot?
Ans- When the freeboard is more than
nine (9) meters then combination ladder is used.
Q26- What is a pilot hoist?
Ans – Pilot hoist is boarding hoist
operated by use of power winch.
Q27- What precautions are required when
using a pilot hoist?
1.
Never
exceed safe working load of hoist
2.
Check
all machinery before use.
3.
Wires
and other moving items should be properly greased.
4.
Automatic
safety device for auto stop to be fitted.
5.
Proper
maintenance should be carried out regularly.
Q28- Explains the precautions for
rigging scaffolding?
1. All pipes should be corrosion free
2. All
joints should be check
3. Proper
knots and fittings should be used.
4. Rig
the safety net
5. Use
safety harness while working
6. Proper
illumination should be there at night time.
7. No
slippery objects nearby
Q 29- Where will you find the SWL of
scaffolding to be used?
Ans- In the chain register where all
details of certificates are kept with their SWL.
Q 30- What test is required before using
scaffolding?
Ans- load test of all pipes and
rigging material to be carried out.
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