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 Dressing for safety
2 Getting aboard safety
3 Reaching the work safely
4 Checking ships equipment and gear
5 Safe access to above-deck stacks
6 Safe working on above-decks stacks
7 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 Lashing cage
2 Gondola
3 Spreader
4 Ladder
5 Lashing platform
Working Below Deck
1 Access for Inspection
2 Access to top of stow
3 Access to deep , open holds
4 Using portable ladders
5 Access to RoRo vehicle decks
6 Lighting
7 Working in confined spaces
8 Signals
Lighting Below Deck

1 Average level - 20 lux

2 Access routes aboard - 8 lux
3 Higher where necessary
4 Uniform lighting
5 Report defective lights
6 Use temporary lighting where needed
7 Care with cables
Danger Assessment Below Deck

1 Has welding been carried out

2 Has fumigation taken place
3 Has the area been painted
4 Has cargo leaked earlier
5 Is cargo leaking now
6 Has rusting occurred
7 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