After having been pulled aloft in a bosun's chair on a mast, you must now make yourself fast in the chair prior to painting the mast. You should first __________.
• Bosun's chair safety procedures when working aloft • Difference between supporting your own weight and having the load secured to the structure (mast) • Purpose of back‑up/secondary securing methods (what happens if the hauling part slips or is let go)
• If the sailor on deck accidentally lets go of the hauling part, which choice leaves you safest and still supported? • Which option makes you independently secured to the mast, rather than relying only on someone holding a line? • Look at each choice and ask: does this reduce the load on the hauling part and provide a positive attachment to the mast or structure?
• Verify which option provides a positive, secure connection to the mast itself, not just to the line. • Check which method removes or reduces strain from the hauling part, so a slip or failure there won’t drop you. • Ensure the chosen action is something you can maintain safely for an extended period while working (not just momentarily holding something with your hand).
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