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line handler
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why is it important to stay close and in constant communication with the deckhand you are assisting, especially in windy conditions and what should you do if you do not understand a radio communication? | The lock operator should be in constant communication with the deck crew to understand their needs and assist in the lockage, and the shift lead and lock operator must keep open and frequent communication during the process |
| What do you do if a deckhand falls in the water between the barge and the wall? | Drop a yellow safety block near the fallen deckhand’s location. (yellow block every 100 feet) |
| Which direction should a lock operator walk after properly placing a mooring line around a check post? | After placing the mooring line, the line handler should be walking ahead of the deckhand while he performs his check. |
| How does environmental conditions, especially wind speed and direction play a role in your line handler duties? | . Wind can cause that drifting, so as a line handler you must anticipate how wind might push the head off the wall, maintain communication, and be ready to check or retrieve lines to keep the tow under control. |
| Describe a four‑part backing line. | A four‑part backing line is rigged so that the line makes four parts between the tow and the securing point, sharing the load across those four segments. This increases holding power and control when backing and is used according to the Shift Lead’s instructions on how backing lines are to be placed. |
| At what point of pulling a cut down would you get the line in your hand and how do you do this? | You get the line in your hand when the cut is in the correct position and the deckhand is ready for you to take the line. You use a handy line to retrieve the lock line from the deck, then pull the lock line up when the chamber is at the correct (usually filled) position, staying clear of the edge and out of bights or pinch points. |
| What essential equipment do you need when going out to meet a tow making his approach? | properly worn PFD when working near water without adequate handrails, a radio for communication, and any handy lines needed to retrieve lock lines. |
| At your location, how would you go about placing a line or removing a line from the tow haulage unit? | You reach through the handrail to place or remove the line on the vertical post above the kick‑off device, without climbing over or standing on the handrail. |
| Tell us your definition of “line of fire” and how to avoid it. | being in the potential path where a loaded lock line or other energy source could move, break, and whip, causing injury. |
| Are there any instances where you are responsible for stopping a cut? | Yes. As a lock operator, you assist in making a safe lockage. If you recognize a safety hazard in your area—such as someone in the line of fire, unsafe tow placement, or an equipment issue |
| At your location, when should you get the handy line to the deckhand when assisting with a landing on the upper wall? | You get the handy line to the deckhand when the head of the tow is in landing position and the deck crew is ready to receive it. You warn the deckhand before throwing or dropping the handy line, make sure they are clear or ready to catch it, and keep yourself a safe distance from the edge while doing so. |
| When walking a line for the deckhand on the head of a tow, where do you need to be and what do you need to be aware of? | You should walk close enough to the deckhand to hear verbal requests for assistance while staying on the proper side of railings and a safe distance from the edge. You must constantly watch for tripping hazards, uneven surfaces, lines and wires, and line‑of‑fire hazards as the tow moves. |
| How many lines are required on a cut once stopped? Where are they located and what type of lines should they have on the cut to secure it at your location? | properly secured towing or backing lines to hold it safely in place, |
| Who is responsible for communicating with the pilot of a vessel what is expected of the vessel? | The Shift Lead is primarily responsible for radio communications with the vessel, including communicating tow placement and what lines will be used and how they are to be placed. The lock operator may assist with communication when asked but does so under the Shift Lead’s direction. |
| At your location, when is the best time for you to get the handy line to the deckhand when pulling a cut? | positioned for the pull, the tow haulage line is being used or ready, and the deckhand is prepared to receive the handy line. You notify the deckhand you’re about to get the line to them, throw or lower it carefully, and keep yourself stable and away from the wall’s edge. |
| What safety equipment should you have on you when walking a line? | You should wear a properly fitted PFD whenever you are near water without adequate handrails or must work on the other side of a handrail. You should also have radios or other communication tools and any other required PPE |
| What equipment checks should you make before locking a double lockage? | you inspect the tow haulage unit for safe use: check its operation, ensure the line is correctly spooled on the drum, and verify limit switch protection. You report this status to the Shift Lead so it can be logged |
| If a deckhand misses a line to stop the cut and the stern floats away from the approach after the deckhand on the head stops it, what is the procedure for you to assist at your project? | You communicate with the deck crew and Shift Lead about the situation and use a handy line to help the deckhand retrieve a lock line so the head can be checked and the tow brought back under control. You do not ask them to throw the heavy lock line; instead, you provide the handy line and position yourself safely away from the edge and out of the line of fire while assisting. |
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