Question 1970 Deck General

The correct answer is D) All of the above. When going aloft in a bosun's chair, it is crucial to thoroughly inspect all the components to ensure safety. This includes inspecting the chair and bridle to check for any damage or wear, the gantline (the rope that suspends the chair) to ensure it is in good condition, and the tail block (the pulley system that the gantline runs through) to verify it is functioning properly. Inspecting all these elements is necessary to confirm the overall integrity and safety of the system before ascending. The other options, while important, are incomplete. Inspecting only the chair and bridle or just the gantline would not provide a comprehensive safety check. Relying on a single component without verifying the others could potentially lead to an unsafe situation when going aloft.