448-Helicopter Winching/Hoisting Operations Procedure / 748
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BOS-PRD-07.900611
4.1.1.3 Helicopter hoisting team
The helicopter hoisting team
should
be composed as follows:
-
Master
-
Ch
ie
f Off
icer
in charge of the operation on the Hoist Zone.
-
Bos
u
n
and
AB
s in charge to assist the
Ch
ie
f Off
icer.
a.
Ch
ie
f Off
icer
The
Ch
ie
f
Off
icer
should
wear a reflecting jacket (clearly identifiable by the pilot) along with the following
PPE: gloves, safety glasses, and radio-equipped hearing protection (or alternatively hearing protection and a
radio equipped with a microphone).
The
Ch
ie
f Off
icer’s
duties are to:
- direct the activities of the
Bos
u
n
and
AB
s.
- give regulatory aircraft hand signals (UKOOA).
The
Ch
ie
f Off
icer
must be able to receive and provide information to the
W
atc
h Off
icer
either directly or via
a signaller.
b.
Bos
u
n an
d
ABs
The
Bos
u
n
and
ABs
will tend to hooking and unhooking the stretcher or other loads.
Bos
u
n
and
ABs
should
wear the following equipment:
- coveralls;
- hard hat with chin strap;
- safety glasses;
- gloves;
- safety shoes.
They
should
also be equipped with a static discharge rod.
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4.1.2.1 Hoist zone
Regardless of the chosen location, the hoisting zone must be clear. Any antennas that could snag the hoist
cable
should
be lowered and any loose material that might be blown about by the rotor downwash
should
be
removed.
The Vessel
Master
can override this requirement if he/she deems that railings and safety nets must be
maintained in a raised position to ensure the safety of operational personnel (e.g. in case of significant
vessel movement, slippery deck, or windy conditions).
The helicopter pilot is responsible for the safety of his/her aircraft. He/she must be informed of any potential
hazards in the hoisting zone and retains the right to make the final decision on whether or not to carry out the
hoisting operation.
4.1.2.2 Fire-fighting team
A fire-fighting team must stand by in a safe location near the hoisting zone. They
should
be equipped with
two fire-hoses (or mobile foam extinguishers) for simultaneous use on the starboard and portside.
4.1.2.3 Rescue boat crew
The rescue boat (work boat or FRC) must be ready for immediate launching.
Version 01. Original date: 08/08/2014. Version date: N/A. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed
Procedure prepared by: BOS Ops Dpt Project Coordinator. Approved by: BOS Operations Department Director. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative.
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