What is the Static Wand Person responsible for?

What is the Static Wand Person responsible for?

• A. Uses the static discharge probe to protect the Hook Up Person from static electricity
• B. Directs the movement of the helicopter
• C. Logs the sling load data
• D. Assists rigging

Answer: (A)

Static electricity can build up on the sling load and rigging during a hoist, and that discharge can shock the person handling the rigging if not managed. The Static Wand Person uses a static discharge wand to create a controlled path to ground, dissipating those charges before contact or connection is made. This role directly protects the Hook Up Person by preventing static shocks and arcing as the load is attached and secured to the aircraft. It’s a safety-focused task tied to electrical conductivity and ground reference, rather than directing the helicopter, recording data, or helping with rigging. Keeping static under control reduces the risk of sparks near hot fuel or operating equipment, making this role essential for a safe sling-load evolution.

Static electricity can build up on the sling load and rigging during a hoist, and that discharge can shock the person handling the rigging if not managed. The Static Wand Person uses a static discharge wand to create a controlled path to ground, dissipating those charges before contact or connection is made. This role directly protects the Hook Up Person by preventing static shocks and arcing as the load is attached and secured to the aircraft. It’s a safety-focused task tied to electrical conductivity and ground reference, rather than directing the helicopter, recording data, or helping with rigging. Keeping static under control reduces the risk of sparks near hot fuel or operating equipment, making this role essential for a safe sling-load evolution.