What happens when you let a mast fall into position?

Allowing the mast to fall into position sometimes causes a great deal of vibration in the mast and puts a great strain on the pins at the base of the derrick.

Can a person be under the mast as it is being hoisted?

No one should be allowed under the mast or substructure as the mast is raised. Always have two men at the brake so that the man at the brake can be assisted by the other if he needs help. Never at any time should there be anyone on the “A” legs or mast while the mast is being hoisted.

Which is correct half mast or half mast?

However, most dictionaries use “half-mast” as the preferred term. The Flag Code (section 7-m) reads: The term “half-staff” means the position of the flag when it is one-half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff; Using Google, you find the term “half-mast” 592,000 times and the term “half-staff” 428,000 times.

How tall does a service mast need to be?

The service mast must be no more than 4-feet from the edge of the roof measuring horizontally The service mast should not be more than 3-feet vertically above the roof line; most utilities will require bracing or guy wires for additional support of any mast that is taller than 3-feet.

Which is better half mast or half mast?

The term “half-mast” is preferred by dictionaries and seems more appropriate at sea (as ships have masts). “Half-staff” seems more appropriate on land, and is the preferred term used in the Flag Code and in Presidential proclamations.

Allowing the mast to fall into position sometimes causes a great deal of vibration in the mast and puts a great strain on the pins at the base of the derrick.

What happens when you let a mast fall into position?