201306 Incorrect use of wire clips

In my nearly two decades of seafaring, I have rarely seen wire clips (bulldog grips) fitted the correct way. Before commencing loading operations, I always ensured that both stevedores and my deck crew understood the proper technique, and posted copies of the following diagram at strategic locations.
 

 

In my present role as a shore-based superintendent, I continue to encounter wrong methods of fitting of these clips as shown in the following photographs.

 

 

Editor’s note: One easy way of remembering the right way to fit wire clips is – The ‘U’-bolt of the clip is placed over the ‘U’nstressed part of the wire and the ‘S’addle of the clip is placed over the ‘S’tressed part of the wire.