🔍 Key Concepts

• Hazards around the windlass and chain when letting go an anchor • Which body part is most at risk if the chain parts or jumps the wildcat • Standard personal protective equipment (PPE) used on the foc’sle during anchoring operations

💭 Think About

• Picture what happens if the brake fails and the chain starts running unexpectedly—what could hit you first? • Which single injury in that area would most likely be fatal or cause permanent disability? • Of the options, which is most commonly mandatory PPE any time you’re on deck near heavy gear and overhead hazards?

✅ Before You Answer

• Think about overhead hazards like swinging stoppers, pelican hooks, and chain movement • Consider what protection is required by most companies’ basic deck PPE rules • Ask yourself which item protects you from the worst-case impact if something parts under tension