When working on a tow, which is a good...

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When working on a tow, which is a good safety precaution?

Question 1 of 27070

When working on a tow, which is a good safety precaution?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Basic deck safety when working on tows and barges • Safe body positioning and line of fire hazards near the edge of a barge • Proper use and hazards of ratchets, toothpicks (pallets), and carrying loads on deck

💭 Think About

• Which option reduces your exposure to falling overboard or off the barge when you slip or trip? • Which option helps keep your body and any load you carry as far from the water and barge edge as practical? • Which choices might actually increase the chance of getting pulled or pushed over the side if something goes wrong?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which options place you closer to the edge or turned toward the water • Decide which actions follow the general rule of keeping a safe stance and balance on deck • Eliminate any option that would make it easier to lose footing or be pulled overboard if a ratchet or line fails

Question 1 of 27070

When working on a tow, which is a good safety precaution?

Always remove the toothpick after tightening the ratchet

Walk on the top of covered barges when possible to avoid narrow gunwales

Always tighten ratchets outboard

Carry loads on your inside shoulder when walking along the outside of a barge

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When working on a tow, which is a good safety precaution?

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When working on a tow, which is a good safety precaution?