🔍 Key Concepts

• Helicopter hoist safety procedures during rescue operations • How weight distribution and movement affect the stability of a small enclosed lifeboat in rough conditions • General rules about wearing lifejackets (PFDs) during rescue and transfer operations

💭 Think About

• Think about what sudden movements or changes in weight could do to a small enclosed lifeboat during a hoist. Which option best avoids that risk? • Consider which actions might actually create new dangers for the people remaining in the boat or in the water. • Which choice best supports the helicopter crew’s control of the hoist and keeps the lifeboat as steady and predictable as possible?

✅ Before You Answer

• Eliminate any option that increases exposure to the water or rotor wash without a strong safety reason. • Eliminate any option that reduces personal flotation or protection during a potentially unstable evolution. • Ask: which option keeps the lifeboat’s center of gravity low and movement to a minimum while the hoist is underway?