Safe Working Practices on Board of Vessels Why

Safe Working Practices on Board of Vessels

Why Do Accidents Happen • 1 Dangerous environment • 2 changing environment • 3 Variable standards of safety • 4 Split responsibility • 5 Human error

Safe Working Aboard Vessel • 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 Dressing for safety Getting aboard safety Reaching the work safely Checking ships equipment and gear Safe access to above-deck stacks Safe working on above-decks stacks Safe access to Holds and safe working. • 8 emergencies • 9 Finishing work and leaving vessel

Dressing for Safety • Helmet • Safety Shoes • Gloves • Safety vests • Working clothes • Safety goggles • Ear protection • Face masks

Safe Means of Access • 1 Sound construction • 2 Safe placing • 3 Adequate lighting • 4 Safeguards • 5 Correct use

Location Requirements • 1 Secure rigging • 2 Clear quay location • 3 Non-operational location • 4 Move as necessary • 5 Adjust as necessary

Correct Use of Means of Access • 1 Must be used • 2 Use both hands • 3 Do not carry load • 4 Do not drink alcohol • 5 Keep clear and clean

Means of Access

Safe Access to Work Area • 1 Crossing the deck • 2 Ships ladders • 3 Hatchways and other openings • 4 Lighting

Safety Signs • Red Prohibition • Yellow Warning • Blue Mandatory • Green Safe

Means of Access to Above-Deck Container Stacks • 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 Lashing cage Gondola Spreader Ladder Lashing platform

Working Below Deck • 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 Access for Inspection Access to top of stow Access to deep , open holds Using portable ladders Access to Ro. Ro vehicle decks Lighting Working in confined spaces Signals

Lighting Below Deck • 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 Average level - 20 lux Access routes aboard - 8 lux Higher where necessary Uniform lighting Report defective lights Use temporary lighting where needed Care with cables

Danger Assessment Below Deck • 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 Has welding been carried out Has fumigation taken place Has the area been painted Has cargo leaked earlier Is cargo leaking now Has rusting occurred Have plant products been stowed

Emergencies • 1 Illness or injury • 2 Leak of hazardous material • 3 Fire aboard ship

Response to Leaks and Spills • 1 Leave the area - upwind • 2 Investigate the cause and assess the risk • 3 Tell the emergency services • 4 If you feel dizzy or smell fumes, GET OUT FAST • 5 Do NOT rush in if persons collapses • 6 Do NOT enter hold with leaker without permission • 7 Do NOT take risks

Finishing Work • Good housekeeping • Leave the work area • Leave the vessel