us navy towing saftey brief
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A presentation I created for the US Navy when I worked for them. It's all about safety while towing something on the water. Apparently they did not like it because there are quite a few jokes. But they are delivered to get the point across. I have created an instructor guide to go along with this presentation, which is available upon request. If your organization wants to use it, please feel free. Just make sure credit for it goes to the original author. Me.TRANSCRIPT
Towing Safety
Prepared for VC-6 by BM2 (SW) Chad E. Doebelin
Summer 2006
The number one rule
• Always have a plan
• Always ensure everyone knows exactly what their job is…. Before the evolution begins.
Fundamentals
• No matter how redundant it may seem, go over these basic safety fundamentals, EVERY time, with everyone involved in the evolution.
Line explodes in the opposite direction that it is being pulled from!Always stand in a position of safety when lines are under strain
Don’t wear a ring when handling lines
CONTROL
• Always try and remain in full control of a line
• Maintain positive control at all times.
• Do not let line slide through your hands
• HANDLE THE LINE HAND OVER HAND.
• What if the line suddenly takes a strain and gets wrapped around your ankle?
You get to go along with it.
get between a bulkhead and a suspended load!!!
Before After
Be prepared to cut the line
• Have a sharp knife or a berserker’s battle axe on hand
Station a L kout on the tow
It would probably be
a good thing to know
that we just lost our
tow instead of figuring
it out hours later.
QM1 Green
What are some signs that my line is taking on too much strain or
about to part?• Loud squealing sound• Smoke• Hissing• Strands beginning to unravel• Line is much thinner than original
• Never kick at a line that is under tension, just to see how tight it is.
• Never lead line around a sharp corner
• Never put your hand in the bight of the line at the bitts
Never step over a line
• What if the line takes a strain and hits you in the testicle-ites?
• A safe way to get over it is to step directly on top of it.
Inspect your line before use
• Kinks
• Wear
• Stress marks
• Burns
• Fused strands
• Cockles
Types of TowIn use at VC-6
REQUIREMENTS
• Bow• Stern• FWD Spring• AFT Spring
HIP TOW
TOW RING
BRIDAL
Tow Bridle
Equipment• TOWLINES blue polypropylene line
• Deck fittings chock, cleat, bitts
• Bridal evens strain on attachment points
Get In Step.
