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Hand signals. Assistance in finding employment at sea

March 11, 2025
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Machine translation from English source The signalman should be positioned at the hatch unless the crane operator or winch operator has a clear and unobstructed view of the load. The signalman must have an unobstructed view of the load and the crane/winch operator. Only after receiving confirmation from persons working with the load should the signalman give permission to operate the lift. Before giving a signal to descend, the signalman must warn those concerned. If the load does not move properly after being lifted, a warning should be given and the load lowered for adjustment. ADDITIONAL SAFETY FOR CARGO HOLDS, ETC. The Chief Officer is also responsible for the security of and access to work areas. Particular attention should be paid to fences, stairs, lights, etc. to avoid accidents. LIFTING EQUIPMENT IN THE ENGINE ROOM (assistance in employment at sea) The deck department should assist with any complex or unusual rigging in engine room areas and always supervise rigging for heavy lifts. WIRE SLINGS Wire slings, chains and slings should be carefully inspected before use. Defective slings should not be used. Make sure the appropriate sling is approved for the weight being handled. FREE GEARS AND EQUIPMENT All equipment such as tools, slings, spare parts and sheet metal must be properly protected from movement in harsh marine conditions. STAMPS, STAMPS AND PILOTS (assistance in finding employment at sea) Responsibility for the placement of gangways or ladders supplied by the ship or shore remains with the ship at all times. All equipment should be checked frequently with special care before arriving at a port or pilot station. Do not lower the ladder below its designed maximum operating angle, which should be clearly marked on the ladder along with the maximum persons allowed and the total weight allowed. The overall presentation of the gangway and access roads should be well organized and shaped like a boat to give visitors a good first impression. Gangways, etc. they must be strong, well secured, equipped with support rails and/or ropes and have protective nets underneath. Crew members must wear a lifejacket and safety harness at all times when working overboard during rigging operations. At night, sufficient lighting must be provided. .5. The lifebuoy with fishing line should always be at the top of the ladder. Particular attention must be paid to ensure that the ladder is not overloaded. On ships with automatic stowage ladders, the upper platform and davit arms are connected together as one unit. Any attempt to raise the davit arm to a vertical position while the ladder is in the down position should be avoided. If there is insufficient headroom under the davit arm when lowering the ladder onto a relatively high berth, the ladder should be folded overboard, clear of the davit lever, and the power turned off to prevent an accidental long fall.
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