Question 1

The chief engineer wants a quick visual check of a funnel stay bracket and suggests sending someone aloft, even though a drone with a camera is available onboard and could complete the inspection from deck.

What does the COSWP hierarchy of control require?

Accepted Answer

Use the drone inspection instead, since work at height should only be done if there is no reasonably practicable alternative The hierarchy of control requires avoiding work at height entirely where a reasonably practicable alternative exists. A working remote-inspection option removes the justification for exposing a person to the fall hazard.

Question 2

Before work is carried out near the ship's whistle, what must the responsible officer ensure?

Accepted Answer

The whistle is isolated and warning notices posted on the bridge and in machinery spaces An unexpected whistle blast at close range while a worker is aloft on the mast structure can cause acoustic injury and startle-induced falls, so isolation and clear notices in both control locations are required.

Question 3

COSWP states that work aloft should not be carried out in the vicinity of cargo operations except when:

Accepted Answer

It is absolutely essential, with suitable barriers and warning notices in place to protect those working or moving below Combining height work with active cargo operations multiplies dropped-object and distraction risks for personnel moving below; this combination should be avoided unless unavoidable, and then tightly controlled.