Each individual is personally responsible for working safely and
leaving behind a safe environment after completion of work to ensure there was
no ambiguity about this the ship's group should be familiar and
work in accordance to the code of safe working factors for merchant seamen and
unsafe working area left behind by these engineers that becomes a hazard for
someone else
falling and moving objects but common causes of serious engineer on board the
crew should keep well clear of swinging in suspended loads anything on board
which is neither to shift or moon should be securely stowed and left hatch
openings must be secured and doors never left open and free to smooth
many incidents on board ships are caused by slips trips or Falls due to slippery
obstructions on decks unguarded openings and inadequate lighting on stairs and in
confirming ways one plan should always be kept free to grasp the handle when
climbing vertical ladders equipment should be carried on an equipment birth
leaving fans free to climb openings through which a person might fall such
as an open manhole should be effectively fenced or guarded the decks should be
kept clear and uncluttered and all lose equipment properly secured and stored
away enclosed machinery spacers or refrigerated compartments should never
be entered without proper authorization notices should be posted at the controls
to warn against operating the machinery under maintenance
lifting and carrying whilst lifting a load the vac should be kept straight the
legs slightly apart and a strain of lifting must be taken by the leg muscles
the object should always be held close to the body in order to complete the job
of shifting an object quickly and in an easy way the crew often misjudged the
weight of the object and succumbed to back injury the correct way to complete
this task would be to place and secure the load onto a trolley with the help
from other crew members and just roll it away in closed space entry many
casualties have occurred when crew members have entered spaces where the
atmosphere could not support life before entering such a compartment it is
essential that an enclosed space entry permit be obtained from an authorized
person the atmosphere of the compartment checked and proper respiratory
protective equipment worn working aloft an outboard safety harnesses should
always be worn when working at Heights or outboard and tools and stores must be
raised or lowered by rope in suitable containers
health and hygiene keeping fit and staying healthy is as important on a
ship as elsewhere misuse of drugs and alcohol not only affect the general
fitness but also dull the senses leading to unsafe situations in hot or humid
conditions salt with plenty of water should be taken to avoid exhaustion and
heatstroke the cleaning of accommodation is to be planned and executed to ensure
high standards of hygiene and cleanliness at all times the personal
cleanliness of all crew and specially of the catering staff is of paramount
importance safety meetings the purpose of the meeting is to focus on safety
related matters like accident reports safety procedures and identifying
potential safety hazards in this meeting crew members are encouraged to
participate in discussions and make suggestions to improve safety accidents
are discussed and analyzed and the importance of reporting them is
explained so that serious accidents may be awarded
accidents are caused by human negligence and disregard for safe practices it is
our responsibility to create a safe working environment for ourselves and
others remember if you are alert today you are
alive tomorrow we are waiting for you