Transcript Safe Working Practices on Board of Vessels

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
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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
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Lashing cage
Gondola
Spreader
Ladder
Lashing platform
Working Below Deck
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Access for Inspection
Access to top of stow
Access to deep , open holds
Using portable ladders
Access to RoRo vehicle decks
Lighting
Working in confined spaces
Signals
Lighting Below Deck
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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
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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