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Which is TRUE of the mechanical gearing of deck machinery such as the windlass or towing engines?

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Which is TRUE of the mechanical gearing of deck machinery such as the windlass or towing engines?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Deck machinery safety features on devices like windlasses and towing engines • Purpose of guards and shielding around moving mechanical parts • Typical hazards of exposed gearing to crew working nearby

💭 Think About

• Which option best matches general industrial safety practice for rotating or moving machinery parts? • For each choice, ask yourself: does this actually reduce the chance of someone getting caught, struck, or pulled in? • Is the option practical and commonly implemented on working vessels, or does it sound more like a theoretical or extreme measure?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which choice directly addresses physical protection from contact with the gearing • Eliminate any option that would increase exposure to moving parts, even if it claims to improve visibility or awareness • Consider whether a strict distance rule (like "10 feet") is a known standard requirement for deck machinery operations

Question 1 of 27070

Which is TRUE of the mechanical gearing of deck machinery such as the windlass or towing engines?

They should be painted a contrasting color from the base color in order to call attention to the gearing

They should have a guard over the gearing

They should be open to view so, if a foreign object gets in the gearing, the operator can immediately stop the machinery

They should not be operated if there is any crew within 10 feet of the machinery

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Which is TRUE of the mechanical gearing of deck machinery such as the windlass or towing engines?

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Which is TRUE of the mechanical gearing of deck machinery such as the windlass or towing engines?