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re MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY Consolidated Edition 2004 inp mca 18 and Coastguard Agency © crown Cony 1358 Pubic under eence fem the Cart the Marte and Coastguard Agency ‘Staonery Offce. ‘Applications fer reproduction shoul be made in wring to The Copyraht Unit Hor Majesty's Stationery Office, St Clements Howse, 2-16 Colgate, ‘Norweh NFB 180, tion © Crown Copyright 2004 Pblhed by TSO (The Saonery Offs) and aalsble from ‘Ontine srw tsoshop co.uk Mail,Telephone, Fax & Email 150 PO Boe 29,Nerwich NR3 IGN (0870 606 $566 Fax 0670 606 S88 TSO Accredited Agents (¢20Yellow Pages) and gh god bookabers ‘rgb tie nmr Sane he NUMBERING, REPLACEMENT AND CONTROL OF PAGES: ‘The page numbering system contained within this Code follows the Qualty ‘Management System far Documentation procedures currently in use within the Martime and Coastguard Agency Each page is numbered on the inside bottom edge and contains ‘the MCA identfer for this Code ie, MSCPOI ntact Where pages need i be added to or subtracted rom page of also be revised to show the new ‘chapter but the vole chapter ‘the new page wil be numbered e.g Page 3A Pages that do not carry any text carry the words "Blank Page” “The Code contains an amendment sheet which provides the current revision staus of amendmen, (page revision reverts.to 01) —— Sr SAMPLE AMENDMENT SHEET (FIRST ISSUE) ‘Amendment 00 Juy 1998 Chapters Revision Status 1 Lor a hor iz hot 4 or 5 lor é All 01 SAMPLE AMENDMENT SHEET (SECOND ISSUE) (The folowing is an example ofan amendment sheet where pages 4.10-0f Chapter | and the whole of Chapter 5 have been revised) Amendment 0) July 1998 Chapters Revision Status 1 101 192 Lou 2 ol 3 101 4 All 101 5 Al 201 6 A Lor Standing Order Service order for cass 0303.028 will ensure that you are supplied “supplementslamencinentsinew editions of thistle paper fora. “The benefits to you are + automatic supply on publication *+ no need for tine consuring ricoh, teleahione calls or scaring of publicanon lists + sing on the need! and costs of placing invidual orders ‘We ean supply 2 wid ineivdual anal publ you de net alresdy u ‘apabilsy why not cor 150 Standing Order Department PO Box 29 St Grigains, Duke Steet Nowich NR3 1 GN Tel 0870 600 5522; Fax 0870 600 5533 smal subsciption@tso.couk PREFACE This Cade of Safe Working Practices is intended primarily for merchant seamen on United Kingdom registered vessels ‘Copies of the current ection of the Code must be carried on all United Kingdom ship other than fshing vessels and pleasure craft, and a copy must tbe mada available to any seaman in the ship whe requests tin accerdance with the Merchant Shipping (Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen] Regulations 1998.There shoud akvays be an adecpate number of copies 1 allow the Master Safety Officer and any members of the Safely Committee to have their own, leaving a least one avalable for general reference: “This Code is addressee to everyone ona ship regardless of rank or rating iif al cooperate in thelr implementation Those not themselves engaged ina job in hand should be aware of what is being done, s0 they may avoid putting themsehes st risk or those concemed at risk by impeding or neeclessy interfering with the conduct ofthe work. ‘The Code s arranged in sections which deal with road areas of concern “The introduction gives the reguistory framework for health and soety on ‘board ships and everall safety responsibilities under that framework: Section | islargely concerned with safety management and the statutory ‘dies underting the athice inthe femainder ofthe Code.Al work on bboard should be aware ofthese duties and of the princiles governing the suidance on sale practice which they ae required to fallow. Section 2 begins witha chapter setting cut the areas that should be covered in intracicing a ew recruit to the safety procedures on board. goes on to explain wat individuals can Go to improve their personal health and salty, ——_—~_ Section 3 s concemed with various working practices common to al shi. CODED SAFEWORIAHG PRACTICES FOR MERCHANT SEAMEN mscpoi Section 4 covers fey for spect sp enerations AMENDMENT 06 2008 The Martine and Coauaré Agency wis o acknowledge the suport and exper. 3 may warking nthe shipping indus but in st conatons rom many working nhs siping dy, Crapues Pa Revion Sas partir For the merbers of heats Seer Group fr he reson fths Code Orefce ex) ' om ° a 201 Mr G Coleough x Masies e as os LLB London) FAL LverpolJbin Moores University ) > t ns Capisn| Daves = NUMAST 2 sa Copan Hels = NUMAST 5 Copia N Masons The Chamber of Shine ; oo Manson = The Chanberof Span He Ra Tis Barbee ; a cristnine he chbwath ° » Mem Subba : er of Siig ™ = o 15 202 The Chanber of Stpang 0 62 201 Maritime and Coastguard Agency. y ed tol Seashapton ! 3 10 1 4 so Moy 1998 | \ 5 102 ' ' ) ) i 2 3 4 5 MSCPOI/ChOFRev2.01Page 2 woe pepe te yt Ee whee eee “Peek e 5 5 EeaSk Y 2 PBSERRERBERSSRESESESREEEEESEESSEES RBRRRBRRRE BERS PE YUU PMREssSsssssesrseaeee sees ~es¥v eset eer ev srr gs gs * gi G5 >s° is SERSESERSEESRSRSRRSERSSRSRSESSRRS sade, ring WORMaY sade ng WOR Chapters Pages m4 Al 8 1 2 2 B M4 B 56 2% ra % Al v 14 a 56 e 1 2B 2 B 3 28 4 2 5 2 68 28 3 8 10 2 " 28 a 28 a 2 la 2B 15 Ey ie 28 7 a 18 8 192 2B Al » al 3 a 2 re Revision Status jot 102 11 02 1.03 Lor Io} 101 1.02 103 1a 02 03 ho Lo on 103 Lo} hon 03 Jot 02 103 Lo 03 Lor Lo} 108 01 ot Cupters 2 2 3 2 34 (Appendix |) 35 (Appendix 2) 35 (Appendix 2) 35 (Appendix 2) 35 (Appendix 2} 36 (Index) 36 (index) 36 (index) 3 (nde) 36 (nex) 36 nde) 36 (nen) 36 (ks) 136 (Index) 36 index) 36 (redex) 36 (rex) 36 (index) 36 (Index) 36 (re) 36 (Index), Pages al Revision State bo2 tol tol lo io} +102 le hot 102 aa 3a 30) 302 303 302 303 304 CONTENTS PREFACE CONTENTS INTRODUCTION AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK SECTION | SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIESISHIPBOARD MANAGEMENT Chapter | Risk assessment Imroduction 2 Key terms 1.3 Principles of risk assessment 14 Risk assesses 5 What should 6 Wha has to carty out the assessment? 7. How thorough should the assessment be? 1 When to asses? 13. Elements of rik assesment 110. ise asesrment proforma Anne. Gaionce on msn elements of ik ses Are (2 Intl ik asese | Annex (2 Detaled Fk asessrent | Av (4 | Datta nist ‘Chapter 2 Health surveillance 21 Day of employers 22. Purpose of heath surveilence 23° Application 24 What to do Chapter 3 Safety Officials 3) Inreducion —— 32 23 3a 3 36 37 38 39 30 3H 312 23 3u4 ‘Annex 3 Amex 32 Chapter 4 4 a 43 44 45 46 az 48 49 410 All 42 Chapter 5 Ea 52 Employer duties ‘The Regulations Appointment of safety officers Hlecton of safety representatives Salty committees Termination of appointments Suppert fer safety offal General advice to safety ofcars ‘Advice on compllanee with safety recpirerents Powers of safety representatives Advice te safety representatives Advice to safety committees Accident iwestigation Checklist safety officer's inspection \Votuntary staternent Personal protective equipment raduction Employer duis Worker duties ‘ype of ecuipmen Hea pratecion Hearing protection Face and eye protection Respiratory protective equipment Hand end foot protection Proteetion trom fas Body protection Protection against droviing Safety signs Safey signe General 33 8a Chapter 6 at 62 63 64 65 Aanex 6 ‘Chapter 7 a 72 73 74 75 76 1m 78 Aonee7.| Annex 72 Role of the employer Woikers! cesponsbilties Means of access and safe movement (Means of access Use of equipment Access for pits Sate movement Enty into cangeraus spaces Standards for hold access Work equipment 1M and FY (Heath an Safery at Werk) Reaulstins MS (Guarding of Machinery ad Sefery of Scar Equipment) Regulations 1988 MS (Hatches and Ling Pare) Regulations Hatches Ling pint Testing and examination of King equipment arung of ing enupment Certeats and reports Cersieates of est andl theraugh xarination PRagster of ships iting apcliances and cargo handling gear SECTION 2 PERSONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ‘Chapter 8 a a2 a3 a4 85 86 ay Safety Induction General Emergency procedures and fre precautions ‘Accidents ane medial emergencies Health ane hylene Good housekeeping Enviconmertal respondbilties ‘Occupational heat and safery a TS 88 Employer and worker responstities 89. Consultation procedures ‘Annee 8. Summary of at sea garbage disposal regulations Chapter 9 Fire precautions 91 General 9.2 Smoking 93. Flectical and oxherfings 94 Spontaneous combustion 95 Machinery spaces 96 Galleys Emergency procedures loz 103 los os os 10.7 Dangerous gooes Chapter I Security on board ta rational tererism Stomawnys FFragy and armed robbery 17 Drugs 1.8 Travel advice nerices ‘Chapter 12 Living on board 121 Genera 12.2, Health and hygiene Working hat elias Working lthes: Shipboard housekeeping Substances hazardous to health ‘Common personal injures 3 Safe movement Ship-board vehicles ‘Chapter 14 Food preparation and handling 14 Heath and gene }42. Sips fll and tipping hazards 43 ist 145 126 Pcronave ovens a7 148 149 Refrigerated rooms and store rooms SECTION 3. WORK ACTIVITIES Chapter 15 Safe systems of work 15.) Inroduction (5.2 Working aloft and eutbuare 159 Portals tndaers 154 Cradles and stages ———— Sr 155. Bosun’s chair 18:2. Postioning of boarding equipment 156 Werking fom pre 183° Lgrng and safety of moverant 157 Workin machinery spaces 184 Portable and yope ladders 158 Boles 185 Satay nas 159 Unranned machinery spaces 184 Maintenance of equipment for means of acces 15.10. Refigeration machinery 187 Special dreumstances 188 Plt ladders and hoists Chapter 16 Permit to work systems ‘Annes 18. Consrucion ofmeans of acess 18. introduction ‘Annex 182. Corresian of secernmexition ladders and gangways 162 Permitao-work systems 163 Sanction-to-test systems } ) Chapter 19 Manual handling ‘Armes: 16. Suggested minimurh headings for iickston in permits to-work 19.1 treeeucon ‘Armes 162 Suggested minimum headings for Sancone-to-tst 192 General 193. Role of emaloyees Chapter 17 Entering enclosed or confined spaces 19.4) Advice to seafarers 17. Introduction Aenex 19.1 Factors to be conve 172. Precautions on entering dangerous enclesed or confined spaces Asnex 192 Graphic lusrations af manual randing techniques 173) Duties and responsbihies of competent person ard ofa responsi offer Chapter 20 Use of work equipment 4+ Ideraing potential nazar 20.) Inredycion Preparing and securing the space fr entry 202 Use of tools and equipment “Testing the atesphare ofthe space 203 Hand 008s se of corr systems 204. Poctable poner operated took and exipmnt Procedures and arrangements before entry 205. ‘Worlanop and bene machines (ed nsalaions) Procedures and arrangements during etry ) ) 206 Abrasive week Procedures en carplevon 207 Hydraulepemascitigh pressure jeting equipment Addonal raqurernents for entry into a space where the 208. Hycaute jacks tmospher is spect oF known to-be unsafe 209 Repes “Traving,insutian and oration LLC Charatersis of manmade fore ropes Breathing apparatus and resuscitation equiament 20.11 Work wit weil ply Uns (YOUs) Porsenna! its and ft machinery Chapter 18 Boarding arrangements 20.13 Laundey equipment 18.1 Imroducton ‘Annex 20.1. Buildog grips (Bore 2OUFase 9 Chapter 21 Lifting plant 211 lemreduction 31 General requirements Use of winch Use of derricks ake 217 28 21.9 Defect reporting an testing ~ advice to:competent person ‘Annex 21.1 Code of hand sgras Chapter 22 Maintenance Introduction plates and handrails tenance of machinary Boers ‘Ausiary machinery and equpment Main engines Refrigeration machinery and refrigerated compartments Steering gear pneumatic equipment Main switchboards Distrib Bectrical High voltage ystems Storage batteries ~ general ‘Stacage nareres ~ Leachacd batteries ‘Storage batteries ~ Alkaline batteries aratus on extersion runcers or en the bench io and associated elecroric equipment — general 2221. Additional electrical hazards from radia equipment. 22D Valves and semiconductor devices Chapter 23 Hot work Irtveduction Genera Personal protective equipment Pre-use equipment che Precautions against fre and explosion Bectrc welding equipment Precautions to be taken during electric arc welding Compressed gas liners Gas welt ard cutting Annex 232 Agnes 233 Chapter 24 Painting 241 Introduction 242 Genera 243) Preparation and precautions 244 Use of paint spraying equipment Chapter 25 Anchoring, mooring and towing operations Mooring ts buoys 285 Towing ‘Anne 25.1 Mooring systems Chapter 26 Hatch covers and access lids 261 Introduction 262. General 263. Mechanical hatch covers 264 -Nor-mechaniel hatch covers and beams 265. Steebhinged inepactianaccess has 266 Access ta haldslearga spaces Chapter 27 Hazardous substances DL General advice 212. Prevention or control of exposure 273. Asbestos dust 274 Dangerous goods IAS. Use of chemical agers 278 Diy-cieaning operations 277. Sele use of pesticides ‘Chapter 28 Use of safety signs 2811 Iniroduetion 282 Signe and notices 283. Occasional sgns 284 Electrica wiring 285. Gas ofinders 286 Pipelines 287 Portable fre extinguishers ‘Aarex 28 International colour coding ofsigns SECTION 4 SPECIALIST SHIPS Chapter 29 Dry cargo ships 291 Stowage of argo 28.2. Dangerous goods and substances 293 Cerviege of containers 294 Working cango a MSCPOLCHOMREN2O Page 12 29.5. Lighting in cargo spaces 296 General precautions for personnel ‘Chapter 30 Tankers and other ships carrying bulk liquid cargoes 301 General 302 Oil and buk oreo carters 303 Liqueied gas carers 304 Chemical caries ‘ Chapter 31 Ships serving offshore oil and gas installations 311 General 312. Camriage of cargo on deck 312) tifing hang and towing gear 314. Preparation for cargo handing 315. Approaching instalation and cargo handling at instalation 31.6 Transfer of personnel by stip‘ instalation bybersonnel baskets! 317 Transler of personne! by boat 38 Anchor handing Chapter 32 Ro-Ro Ferries 32.1 Intraduetion 322 General 323 324. Fie safetyiprevertion 325 Note 32.6 Safe movement 327. Inspectonvof vehicles 328 Stowage 329 Securing of cargo 3110 Dangerous goods 321) Specialised vehiies 3212 Use of work equipment 32.13 Housekeeping ———_—ESr MSCPOLCaoIRev20 VPage [3 Chapter 33 Port towage industry Al General 32 333 Testing and inspection of towing equipment 334 Connecing and cscomectng the towing gear 335. Use of brdalgng rope during towing opermions 326 Crew saiety during towing operations 317 Communications 338 Interaction 29 Exorting SECTION 5 APPENDICES Appendix | Standards specifications referred to in this code AL Acranged by Code chapter Martione and Coastguard Agency fee publications 3. IMO publestions rational Chamber of Shersing publications 5, The International tipping Feceraton publications & Oil Companies international Mariime Forum Pubications INTRODUCTION AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK General 1. This Codeis cerned with improving heath and inthe Unite Kingdom the Merchant Shipping At alo State to make regulations, sometimes implementing iterating! standarc, to secure the safety of ships and those an then, Much af the Code relites ‘matters which are the subject of such regulations In such cases the Code is intended to give guidance as to how the stanaary 0 (ual However the guidance should never be ragarced as superseding o- amending regulations 2. Many regulations lay down specie requirements for standards of ety equipment ar operations Some of these regulations require that rh part ofthe Cove shouldbe consulted and the prinepies and guidance apie Ir these areas the Martie and Coastguard Ageney wale generily accept ‘comaliance with the guidance in the Code as demonstrating thatthe ‘Company, employer or worker had done sihat was reasonable to camaly swith the regulations: More details about these regulations are contained in the ode. relevant chapters in Seeton | Sh Standards (BS) where there isno comesponding ) contained inthis Code are made with the Lnderstanding that"an alternative Standard whien provides, in use, equivalent levels of safety suitability and fines for purpose" equaly acceptable, 4. ‘The following regulations alsa relate to parteuar aspects of hedlth and safety at works [MS (Personal Protective Equipment) Regulations (999 SI 1999 Nia 2205 - see SRY 731 (M#F) MS (Means ef Access) Regulations SI. 1988 No, 1637 -see Chapner 6 IMS (Entry into Dangernis Spaces) Reguttions 1988 No, 1638 - see Chapter 6 MS (Gate Moversent Aboard Ship) Regulations Sl, 1988 No. 164] - see ‘Chapter 6 MS (Hatches and Lifing Plant) Regulations Si. 1988 No, [639 see Chapter 7 IMS (Guarcing of Machinery and Electrical Equipment) Regulations SI, 988 No. 1636 see Chapter 7 IMS and FV (Health and Safety at Work) (Employment of Young Parsons) Regulations 5. 1998 No. 2411 - soe MGN 88 MS and FY (Marval Handling Operations) Regulations Sl. 1998 No, 2857 ~see MGN 90 and Chapter 19 5. The Merchant Sipping and Fting\esels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997, set basic requirements forte management of occupational heath an sfey en board Employers ar required to idertily and ase the rats tothe health and salty of workers and ayene eb affected by ter acts, ane to adopt appropiate measures to improve heath and sety.in sceorcsnce wi her figs. Because ofthe broad scope ofthese regulations further advice is given in paragraphs |1-25 below, 6, The Code provides audance on safe working practizes for many jans that commonly se on ships and the basic principles can be applied to many other work shuations that are not specifcaly covered. However should nat be corsicered a comprehensive guide to safety and the advice it contains should alays be considered in conjunction with the findings (of the employer's assessment of sks and ary information or working instructions provided by the manufacturer, suppli or any ather source, shoud be followed 17. Itisa statutory requirement for copies of the Code to be carried on board UK ships ft shouldbe stpplemented by safety manuals, work instructions and other guidance issued by shipping compa particular ships. as appropriate, 18. NOmUK ships are not sibjectto all UC safety regulations athough Glue ‘to meet intemational sandards of safety enshrined in those regulations may result enforcement action oie the ship is in UK waters, —s MSCPOVCrORE20NPage 16 International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (International Safety ‘Management (ISM) Code) 9. By 2002, al ships over SOOGRT will be required to operate a Safety Management System complying with the (SM Code, implementation is phased by broad categories of vessel 40. Compliance with the I5¢ Code complemerits cfrplance with esting ‘ealth and safety regulations ard use of the guidance in this Code, For example, ‘+The ISM Code requtes thatthe Company’ Safety Management System should "ensure that applicable codes, guidlines ra stands ‘recommended by the - Adminstration” are taken into account This Code is cone such ‘applicable code and an ISM audit may considechow the amldance it contains has been implemented, + ThelSM Code requires thatthe “sfety management objecives ofthe Company should. iniar oa. establish sofeguords gant cl dened sks." ‘This Code il assist he Company in ientifng risks ané establishing safe practices to safeguard against ther. “The ISM Code requires the Compary to “deine and document he resbansilty cuthonty and iteration of al pera! whe mano, perfor ond very work relating to ond afecting say and pation prevenvion’ This Code gives adviee on the roles of those with particular safety exponstlitias, and highights work areas where speciic resporsibilties should be allocated te 8 competent person Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 11, ttisthe city of employers to protect the heath ae safety of workers on hers 50 fr 8 i easoncbiy practeable The rineples which employers must flow to effet tis contained in he equations, are (©) the eoidance afk hich among otter thingsincudes the combing oF rks a sure and the replacement of dangeospacices substances er equipment by roragerus Fess dangerous precices substances or equipment (6) the evaluation of unavoidable ees and the coking of action to reduce ten @) adopuen of wark pattems ond procedures which take aczount of he copacy of the wdidual especialy in respec of the design ofthe workplace cand the choice of work equipment with @ vein parteuor fo allen ‘morataraus Work ond to reducing any consequene acer eect om workers hath an soe 1 of racers to tab occaunt of re technology ad other charges working practices, eculpmet the working entrant ar any ther factors which moy oct heath and safety (©) adaption of «coherent approoch io management of che vessel ar deci, tig cecount of heath end soely at every level a the sling collecive protective maasures preity over nui! proteetive (@ the prowsion of appropriote cad relevant information and instructor for workers 12, Risks inherent the working enwenment must be icentiec, evaluate! and in consequence measures must be taken such a¢ to remove: or 50 fo protect workers and thers from those which Duty holders under the Health and Safety at Work Regulations 13, {is important tat those on whom duties ae placed are in @ poston ‘to camry them out. Employment relationsh ps on board ship can be complex = {or example the master may not be emplayed by the owner or operator of the ship-or by the same employer as tha crew/There may also be people 1 and sub-contractors, stavedering and these under franchising arangerents (eg inretal or service hose employer has no rect responsibilty forthe safety ofthe shia, “There i theve"ore to sogle"persen” cn whom is appropriate to place the ‘entire “employment” responsibilty for heath and safety on board a MSCPOI/CrOMRev201JPage 18 MCP) 14, The reguations therefore recognise two levels of "employment responsibilty The regulations ane ths Code use the terms "Company" and "employer" The "Company" may of course aso be an “employer ‘Company eons the auner of a ship or anyother orgensction ar person or burebct charterer who bas assured he respansisiy for operation of the ship fom she owner ‘employer” means @ person by wham a werker is employed under « contrat of employment ‘carat of employment means contact of employmene whether express or sah as implied, ond if express, whether oa orn ving 15, Many aspects of the safety ofthe ship as.a workplace (eg the Structural souneess ef the wassl the provision of adequate lighting and ‘entiation, provision of ife-saving applinces, and re-ightng equipment) are Under the control ofthe Company. either dirty or through thelr contracts arrangements with the owner 16, Each employer which eray include franchise companies cparating catering facties or safety raining oft ‘outlets has control ever the oceupstional health and ff employed, and over everyday working practices 17, The cates for each are explained below. Duties of employers 18. Al employers hae dy were the heath nd safety of workers ond thers in accorconee with the pipes set out in paregraph 10 above The mesures requted inci: + sof working ploes and ervtonment + sae plony mociery ond equene + ak ar saa saining insavedan supers and natin: + ary necessory protective clting ond equipment where rks carat be rsrnve by ater means —SSS_Er + heath ard softy pate + esassmec ofthe rks tothe heath ond softy of workers + iceration for wrkers abou the siiicant fing of har ik assessment + feo survitance of wars as appropriate + ifoemation abou hr cates al soft te Company + appointinent ofa campeten person o assis ith he mplemeation ofthe Aegulovons + conution with ther workers or elected representatives on heath and softy ater Duties of the Company 19, Ino far as the Company isan employer on board ship thas a duty 0 assess the risks to! workers and others fected by its activies:The Companys activity isthe operation of the stip, and so itis responsibie for eo-orenating the contra] measures identifi in the Fisk asessments ofall other relevant ‘employers on board, 3s approoriate 20. “The Company’ in acon to its ites as cr employer is requied to: + preside formation onthe specio| occupational qualfeations req ‘emploync busines supphing chem with temporary werkers + consut other employers on board about the hea and safety of warkers + eovecinore health and safety measures berwoen cil he employers on Boor * prove ifrmation 1o workers abou de sy safety spsers + appoint oscfty officer (where appicobie): + ongcnie dhe election of safety represents ond safety comics (wien oy coppliabie 21. The Campany is abo responsile, under ether merchant shipping, legistaton. for ensuring that emexgoncy equipment is provided and emergency procedures rein place including taining al personnel io their emergency ties. Recommendations for basic shipboard health and safety training for workers new toa ship are given in Chapter 1. aT MSCPONCHORevI.OI Page 20 | MSCPOLICNOReV201/Page 21 22, Asa general rule the master willbe the representative of the Company en board she. Duties of Workers 223, Wodkers ore requred to: + sche recsonate care fr tha on health and softy and that of ethers on boar tio may be affected bythe acts or omissions + coxoperate with anyone ese coming out heath and sofety cues -nckcing complonce with conto] measures identified dung the employers or Company’ erauctin of k= + report ery identified serious hazards or deficiencies immediate (0 the appropriate ofcer or other authorised person * ake proper use of plant und aactiner ere veat Gny azo wo ah or softy (Such oso dangerous subsance) with due eatin, 24. Under the Regulations, es ls an offence for any person intetanaly or recklessly to iefee with or misuse anytng provided nthe inorests of heath ond safe. 25. In sections 2 and 3 ofthis Cade, the tem “personne!” is used t0 refer 10 all workers on board, whether or not they are signed on as members of the crew. Where passengers are also covered, his wil be spectcaly stated TT io SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES/ | D> J SHIPBOARD MANAGEMENT MSCPD{ICraIRev2.01/Page 22 CHAPTER I RISK ASSESSMENT ‘re require to ensure the helt end soety of workers and 0 [ores posable by the application ff certain pencples, mtd the excuation of unovoiable rks end the taking of ection to reduce then 1.1.2. Specially employers oe equiced 9 make a suitable ond suficene rks ta hecith and softy of workers arising inthe Aacmal ies or cites forthe purpase of eon: in te performance of ther dnies and tw comply with che employers duties under the Regulatons Tie assessment shoul extend to others or bard ship wh mady be eect by the acts or omissions ofthe employer 1.1.3 Every employer and every seempleyed person on board ship requied 1 inform the Gampary of ery relent rks to heath and setety ering rom the conduct of thor business 1.1.4. Eeployers must ensure that meosures oe taken to ensue an ty ae heath of workers and ather persons respect of fied by the asses Employers muse review the asssement when there i ecion ta belive 1 lange voll, and make any oacesscry changes. fndngs oh assesment ubsequent resis made ——___S 1.1.7 The Gampany ao raqured to ensure that anyane working on the Sip \whathe’ oot they re det employed by the Company. ower ofths fds of the Campers ni cssessment an of the measures taken or ther proton, “This chapter explains the principles ofr essesament in relition to sent anc control efrisks may be approached 1.1.9: Reguition of occupational health an salty en boar ships of curse not news Essig salty measures may already provide a high lel of safety for workers, For exarele, well-established procedures inspections by safety offcars and the use "permits to work" which control safety conditions, will Contribute to the Mentifcation of hazards and measures for safe working 1.1.10 However whats new is the explicit requirement in regulation for ‘employers to adopt the riskassessmem approach to occupationa health and ‘afety.This means tat al work actives shoud be considered from arise sisesamertstandpoin, exiting safety management systerns 19 het | and the main tements LAL Employers may: of their operations and the ‘Key terms 1.2.1 Key terms, used frequer 3) Ahazard 2 source of pote potential fer harm or damage: 1) risk has two elements: + the thkethood that a hazare may occur + the consequences ofthe hazardous event. MSCROL/Ch Revi Ol/Page 2 1.3 Principles of risk assessment 1 A*risc assessment is intended 1 be a carefull earriraton of what the nature of operations could cause har, so that decors can be made a0 whether enoush precations hae been taken er whether more should be done ‘tp prevent harm The aim sto miniise accidents anil Heath an bord ship. 1.3.2 The assessment should rst exablsh the hazards that are present at the place 6f work and then identi the sii include eons Ades arising out of the werk, ration ofthe existing such as permits ta work restricted access use ecqpment 1.3.3. Any reassessment must address risks tothe health and safety of ce on assessment in ralation to the use of personal protective equipment he use oF equipment and marual handing operations are ven in (Chapters 4.19, nd 20. adeltion, speci risk and recommended measures to adéve of war irmalingsgricant tris are covered in more etal in Sections 3 and 4 ofthe Code, 1.4 Risk assessment in practice 1.4.1 There are no fied rules abour how risk sessment should be Undertaken although will depend on the type of ship, the nature of operations and the type and the hazard and risks: The inter process should be simple, but maaningflThe folowing sections ge acvice on goa practice, 1.5 What should be assessed? 1LS.1 The assessment should cover te rks aring from the work activites ‘of viorkers on the sip:The assessments nol expecied to cover ably foreseeable 1.5.2. Employers ae advised 10 record the signifcartSncings oftheir risk 1.6 Who has to carry out the assessment? 1.6.1 nal eases. employers hae responsbity for assing the sks other workers and oer persons who maybe affected by their acini The Company wl be respansbie for co-rdinatng he tk _ssessinets wvetng everyone onthe ship including workers direc, employed by tse, taking account ofthe ther employers asesrents 1.6.2 The process of risk assessment shouldbe carried out by suitably experienced personnel, using specialist acvice f appropriate. 1.7 How thorough should the assessment be? 1.7.1 Regulation 7(!) requires that suitable end suficient assessment be made ofthe risks to the health and safety of workers arising inthe normal course of) ‘which arise drecty fem the work actly bang uneertakor ane which have ‘the potentlal to harm the person(s) actully undertaiing that work or those who may be directly afleced by that work The requirement 40 asses Fisk acral schowmer201/Page 8 (@) a respirator ters the air before its inhaled ‘eating apparatus supples sir or oxygen rom an uncontaminated 4.8.2. Advice on Selection, use and maintenance of the equipment is contained inthe relevant Standard This should be avalible to al those cancemed with the use af respiratory protective (620 425). ipmant on beard ship 4.8.3 ftlsmos important thatthe face-pece of respirators and breathing apparatus is ftted correc to avid leakage. The wearing of spectacles, unless adequately designed for that purpose, or of beard i key to adversely alec the face seal This is 2 particulary important consideration in emergency situations. Respmors 4.84 — Therespiator selected must be ofa type designed to protect guint the hazards beng mat. (The dust respirator gives protection against dusts and aerosol sprays ‘but not agenst gases There are many types of dust respfatoravelable but they ae generally of the on-nasil ype, ie halémasks covering the rose and mouth. Mary types of ight simple face mas are alo avaliable ane are extremely useful fac protecting aginst dust ruisance and non-toxic but should never be used in place of areper protection against harmful dusts or sprays (6) The positive pressure powered dust respirator incorpormtes 8 battery-powered blower unit, connacted by @ tube to the face-mask*0 create a posite pressure inthe facepiece This makes breathing easier and reduces fie soa (0) The cartidge-type of respirator consists of afl ace-piece or half ‘mask connected 10a replaceable cartridge containing absorbent or ———_—_~_SE or adsorbent material and a particulate Biter lt designed to provide protection agninst low concentrations of certain relatively non-tesic gases and vapours. (©) The cansterype of piece connected toan abso a veplaceadle catster carried in a sing on the back or side of the wearer This ype ves considerably more protection than the cartridge ype. 48.5 Thelilers canisters and cartridges incorporated in respirators are fied dusts or gases, designed to provide protection against cert Different types are avalible to provide protection aginst ifferent hazards replaced or renewed at accordance with manifsctrers instructions 4.8.6 RESPIRATORS PROVIDE NO PROTECTION AGAINST (OXYGEN DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERE They should never be used to fed spaces such as tanks, coferdamms double provide protection in bottoms or ‘Only breathing apparatus (sal protection ie ich creumstances. Breathing apporatis 4.8.7 The type of breathing apparatus tobe used when entering a space that is known to be, or suspected of being deficient in oxygen or cont rewic gus vapours i given in section | 4.8.8 Breathing apparatus should not be used unearwater unless the ‘equipment insitable forthe purpose, and then enly inn emengency ey 49 MSCPOUICHOAREV20 (Page 8 | MSCFOLCHOV e201 Resuscetors 4.8.9 Itis recommended that resusckators of an appropriate kind should bbe provided when ary person ray be required to entera cangerous space see Chapter 17. Hand and foot protection Gloves ‘ 49.1 The‘eract.tpe of glove selected wil depend onthe kind of work boing Undertaken or the particular substance being handed, and in these ‘cases expert advice should be folowetThe folowing are general ules: ig rough or sharp cbject thetic or PVC gloves are generaly best fer alkalis various types of ils solvents and chemicals in general designed to protect aginst these or other specific hazard rik assessment, manufactured to various standards appropriate to the patellar danger involved (28 425) ———~_ES ar 4.10 Protection from falls 4.10.1 All personnel who are working alof.cutboid or aelow decks oF inany other area where there isa risk of fling more than two mets, nit shock absorber) attached toa nobody should be required to ltelp necessary However where this should wear a safety harness (or “Weine, fa esse is shipping frequent work on deck unless a unavoidable, persons on deck should! wear a hamess and, where practicable, should be secured by ifline asa protection om fils and ‘rom being ‘washed averboard or agains the ship's structure, 4.10.2 Inertial clamp devices alow more fFeedom in movement. 4.11 Body protection 4.11.1 Speci outer clothing may be need or protection wien petscrnel ae exposed to particular contaminating or corrosive substances Thi iret in the relowantsectins the Cade. hing shot be kept fer the particular purpose are dealt with as 4.11.2 High sistilty thing should be worn when its important to be seen to.be ste for example, during loading and unloading operations 4 Protection against drowning 4.12.1 Where works being cried out overside orn an exposed, postion where thene i 2 reasonably foresseable risk of iling or being ‘washed overheard or where works being carried out in or roma ships boat afeouoy with sufciant ine should be provided. In addition ad as appropriate a Iifeacket or buoyancy ai should be provided, Where necessary parson! should be provided with thermal protective clothing to reduce the rds of cols shack MSCPOV/ChO4Rev201/Page 10 52 53 CHAPTER 5 SAFETY SIGNS 1) Safety Signs 5.1.1 ay sys pomareny ted on bod thes fr the papas of Brn econ ty fran onc sal opty it Oe ‘Regulations ond Merchant Shipping Notice. Other national or international arcs pov for equa lt wl be accepted 5.1.2. Safety sigs, which include hazard warnings should be used wherever a hazard or obstruction exits and such a sin i appropriate Particular attention should be paid on passenger ships to hazards which may be familar to seafarers but not to passengers 5.1.3 Wherea language other than English is extensively used on ashi, any ‘text used in conjunction with a sign should usually be dpe als in that language General 5.2.1 Celours and symbols, when used appropriately, can provide information and yarings of hazards which can be understood by aryone, regardless of ‘What language they speak. Chapter 28 ges types of sign which generally ‘conform with both ternational ystems, where they exist and Europasn wide standards 5.2.2 Symbols relacing to fe saving applances are governed by Icernationa standards and are mandatoryThose relating to fre control pans are recommended international standare, Role of the Employer 5.3.1 Employers should ersure that safety signs are diplayed where ——_—~ES or 5.4 appropriate. fhe employer not ina postion to provide signs for ‘example, where the fiting fare nt within is contol - he should ‘ensure that sigs are in place ing workers to start any retevant work 5.3.2 The employer should ako ensure thatthe system of sigs in use is clearly understood Workers’ responsibilities 54.1 All wor Je ensure that they understand the meaning of signs and ay colour coding system in use on their salety peacedres, 5.4.2 Those avare of any deficiency in their colour vision supervisor or emplayerand take extra care where colours used as a means ‘oF identifcation, 61 CHAPTER6 MEANS OF ACCESS AND SAFE MOVEMENT Means of Access 6.1.4. Sipe lx nin th cea ep cocci oe ae pa i pn ec cr eet a ai tp ata ga too epcnpcanc renin cerefoe voc thelr in Cat 18 Cae 6.1.2 What prvsionofepiirencisrecesary benef mers ced in poston pomp be prope ied ond oduster as necessary to mointoin sole access responsilty ofthe master to ensures ‘the equipment meets these requirements. 6.1.4 Any access equipment and immediate approaches tt ust be lig level oft least 20 ux shoud be | mete abe the sunface level} uniess= ecquatey fi. For these areas a Guidance on lighting is ven in Chapter 13 (and Chapter 18), 6.1.5 Ary equipment used forthe provisions of means of access and any softy et mast be fi or purpose ond proper. Lidders are any portable or rope ladders used — 6: 6: 2 3 the sandirds hr Armex 18. ofthe Code, All access equipment shauld be inspected by a competent person at appropriate intervals 6.1.5 Aprible lackder spout ery be use forcccess tothe ip where no ser access resanatly practicable. A rope ladder sould ory be used between a stip wh high feboord arc. sip wie aw leeboord ar betwoena ship ana oat fino sofer moans of access reasonable practicable. 6.1.7. Alfe-buoy wiva siactvating igh or aloo separate buoyant safety similar device mustbe randed ed fer ise atthe paineofcccess boa 6.1.8 Anadequae purer of sfery nets. ofa stable size ad strength are 10 te cared en the ship arcthertse be echy vate Where tere ‘ptscn fling flr th ccces expen fom the quays or ships deck rskofa 6.2.1 Wrensatabe acess equibrments prouided fram the ship or fom the “tore or rm anethership, any persn bearing orlawng the ship must ose secequpment Access for Pilots 6.3.1, Merehane Sipping Regulators requ ae owner ta provide pit lode accarnmadain laters ane ais atch comply wit the constuction nd tasting requirements aid. standards sincuded in Any sgulovons Guidance on these 6.3.2 osklon, the Replotins require the masts ta ens Pat + ech pion acarnmodorion adder, host and associated equparents propery maine! and stawed and reguraspected to ensue tha so ae) foras's reosonably pracacab, each is sfe to use xd ony forthe embarkation and + cath pile adr cnt ctsembarttion of pos en by ofa nd eter persons whe ap is ariing ator levi op + eng ofthe pio od accomadation acer hoist ond assoc equbpmentis supers by arespansieofeer te isin comm eth he vigcing brig por oe excorecby a raging of sch equipment isin Chapter 18 + personne ngage n igging or operating ay mechanical eh be tested priori eect ose 6.3.4 Ascfepine and hemes oie buch a sel gnting fight arc Fug ine shel be ket at hand roe er us, 6.3.5. Thepile lanier or ist oveside and its creased cs the poston here the person emborks ane dsembors an the ship shold be odequotely li ‘Thecwnarandthe master must ensue that thereon board a capyof ved manfectre' ‘noinenance manu onda eco kept by the espensbie of! ‘ontenanee logbook, 6.3.7 The mosterisroquied to ensure tht the hast subject to regulortast, inspection, Suc tests should be cael out by desigoted ship's lor nore Altes should be logged. ppg Reglacions place an obtgatin'on bath the master of ayer af the masterte ensure thatasofe means of aecessis proved and maintained to ery place on the ship to which parson oy be ——__ ‘expected toga fn conying aut he ces arsng fom chose Regulations il account rustle taken ofthe priniles ancl oe guide in Chapa |3 ofthis Cac 6.4.2 Paces on the ship where people may be expected to be nclucle accommodation areas aswel as norinal places of work "Persons inthis context include passengers, dodk-workers and other visors tothe ship on business but exclude persons who have no right to be on the sip. 6.4.3. Al deck urfoces used forms about the ship and of passageways, velkwaysand sicrs mast be propel mained onl kept fee fom substances toble tn cause o person vo ap orf 6.4.4 Areas used fer he lad or unloaing of cargo or fr ote work recesses ror tres shul be eer appropri tuminenes 6.4.5 Forareas used for loading or unloading of carga or er other were least 20 lux should be provided and for trait oul be provided (measured ata eight of | metre above the sufae level) unless: processes a lighting level reas love oF at \a)_ ahigher level isrecuired by other Regulations, the Crow Accommeddallon Regulations: of (6). provision of such levels of ighting would contravene ather Regulations, pals Orson 1 donot apply are given in egthe Colson Regulations and the General ils fr where hese specif re Chapt 13 6.4.6 The employer ond moster re oo responsible or ensumngthacoy eimnanentsfery sins displayed onboard the sin comply wath the Replotans ask Merchact Shipping Nowe 6.4.7 Anyapening dpen harcnucy 0 dangraus cde ita rough a ver whieh a person moy fol sho befits with secure guards fencing of adequmte design ‘and construction Advice on guaré-rals and safety fencing s ven n Chapter [3:These requitements da not apply where the opening isa permanent See access way, or where work In progress which could not be eave out with ‘the'guardsin place. 6.4.8 Al ship's laces must be of goad cnstuxtion and soured materia song ‘enough forte purpose for which chey ae used fee fom patent defect and propery maincained Ladders proveng access othe ha must cmpiywiththe stordardsin mee 6. 6.4.9 Sitable hanc-hol intermediate landing place 1oul be provided at the top and at any ined adders, 6.4.10 The Regulations oso cequve de employer and masta to ensure that stip’ powered vehicles (which nudes moble iting play) ae only ven bya competent person who fr autharised todo sa and oensire that they reused safe Such vehicles must be proper mained Entry into dangerous spaces 6.5.1. A dangerous space is defined inthe regulations as “ony enclosed or confined space in which t's foreseeoble et the atmosphere ay atsame sage ‘contin tox or frmable goses or vopours or be defientin cyan to he extent hate may anlanger the for heath ofany person entering that space" Seation 17.4, gives advice on idetving these hazards. {6.5.2 The aster i roquved to ersure that ofl unattended dangerous spaces ‘ore secre apainstenny, except hen itis necessar to enter 6.5.3. Employers usthove procecures place forenterng and ering in ‘conned Spaces and itis the master’ responsbily to ensure these are followed [No person shout enter a renin no dangerous spoce excetin accordance th hese proces 6.5.4 The guidencein this Cte (Choptr (7) must be taken ta cecoune bath in deawng up ond implementing the procedures ———~_E sr MSCFOUChilRev 1 1/Fage 5 Blank Page ANNEX 6.1 STANDARDS FOR HOLD ACCESS Hold Access - New Ships Where the keel of ship’ il orthe ship is ata dmilar stage of construction ster 3| Decerrber 1988 the folowing sardards of held access should be provided (“The access shal be separate from the hatchway opening, and shallbe by astaioway fpossibe (A fisedladder ora line af ied rungs shall have ne point where they fil areverse slope. (The rungs of ved ladder shal bo at least 300 mim wide, and So shaped for aranged that a persa'sfeot cannot slp ofthe ends, Runes shall be ‘evenly spaced at intervals oft more than 300 mm and there shal be atleast 150 mm clear space behind each rung, (8) There shal be space outside the stles oft leat 75 mmo alow 2 personto grip ther, (¥) There shall be 2 space at east 760 mm wider the users boc excent ‘hat ats hatchway tis space may be reduced to a dear space oF atleast {600 mm by 00 mm, () Fixed vertical ladders shoulel be provided with a safe intermediate landing platform at intervals of not more than 9 metres. i) Where vertical ladders to lower decks are not ina det line esate (Intermec landings shal be of adequate width and afford a secure footing and exterd from beneath the fect ofthe upper ladder te the point of access tothe lower lidderThey shall be prided with guard rails (Ge) Fixed ladders and stairways giving access ta holds shal be so placed asta trinitse the isk of damage to them fram cargo handing operations — EO MSCFOI/Ch4/Rey|OI/Page (6). Fixediadders shal if possible, be so placed or instilled a to provide back support fora hl be ftiedl only “where they can be protected from damage to them fern cargs handling operations on using them; but he Hold Access - Existing Ships ‘Where the keel ofa ship was a or the ship was stage of ‘consiruction before | January 1989,2t least the folowing standards of tole access shouldbe provided (Access should be provided by steps or ladder except (@) atcoanings:and (8). Where the pronision of ladder on a bulkhead or in atrunk hatchway is clearly not reasonably practicable least | 15 mmm deep. Cargo ‘not be stowed as to produce thi foothold the ladder clear of the hatchway: (i) Shaft tunnels should be equipped with adequate handhold and Portable ladders ‘A portable ladder shoule only be used where no safer means of access is reasonably practicable. —<—_ MSCPO/ChélRer| Ol/Page 8 Portabe aders should be pitched between 60" and 75* fam the horizontal propery sacured aginst dipping orshiting sideways and be so placed as to alforda clearance of at least 150 mm behind the rungs Where practicable the ladder should exter ‘ness there ae o 2 least | metre above any upper landing place suitable handholes MSCFOUCHSReV| O\Page9 Blank Page MSCPOI/ChiésRevt OI mM CHAPTER 7 WORK EQUIPMENT MS and FV (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 7.1.1. Eriplyers have 0 diy t provide and maintain plant machinery and elpment which ae safe and without ek to heath 7.1.2. Thetern "work eauipment”apales to ay machine apparatus tal or instalation used at work ranging from hand took tothe main engines, The ‘exception to tis isthe safety equipment and apparatus provided in nce with SOLAS requirements, which i subject to other merchant ing regulations, practice, work equipment supplies by the ship is generally the responstilty ofthe Company This ste postion reflected in specie regulations such as the Hatches and Lifting Gear Regulations 1988 (see below) which place duties on the “employer and master” cegulations ety should comply with the appropriate Bish Standard or its nearest inemationa equivalent 7.1.5 The employers esponsble fo ensunng that workers are propel tained (o use ary equipment they need 2 do the, 7.1.6 struction does not necessary have to be 2 formal training cours. ‘Al sstruction or information must be ina language thst those concemmed Understand, and communicated eflectvely — Eo 7.2. MS (Guarding of Machinery and Safety of Electrical Equipment) Regulations 1988 7.2.1 ‘The Merchant Sipping (Guarding of Machinery and Safty of Elec 7.2.2. Every dangornus port ofthe ships machinery must be secwey guarded wore that is necessary fr the softy of ryone on bard 7.2.3. Excepons ae cloned for the purposes of examination adjustment or any text dat is shown to be immechtey ncessary However the following ceonelitons must bei place: + exposure ofthe dangerous part must be the minimum necessary + avesponsble shi afcer or ote response persen must cuthore the ceposure » only @ competent person may coy out the examination * any person workirg close vo the machinery must have enough lear space ond adlequse light while they re working: + ex persen operating orcas tothe machinery must have adequate ition in safe system of work or thar mache the dangers ering 7.2.8 There mist be 9 meons for coking prope action to stop ary machinery nd cutoff power in the evant of emergency 7.2.6 All stip’ electrical aquiprnanc ond instalation must be careinscted Installed operated and maintained in sacha woy that there no ebcricel haaxel to the ship or ary person, MS (Hatches and Lifting Plant) Regulations 7.3.1 The Merchant Shipping (Hatches and Liting Pant) Regu place duties on the employer and master in relation to hatches and iting _ear on board ship. 7.3.2 Jn carrying ot these cuts, i acoune must be iden ofthe princes ‘and the guttance describedtin this chapter and Chaptets 2? (for seations ‘eloing to ing plant} ane 26 (fr regulations relating to hatte) ofthis Coc. 7.4 Hatches TAN Any hatch covering myst be of sound consinactian and moter for purpose, fee fom patent defect and propery mointained. properly secures + only an authorised person operates « poweropeated hatch coming except fn the event of an emergency. 7.5 Lifting Plant 7.5.1 Regulations 5 - 10 deal with the use, handing ac testing of liting plant aboard ship. 7.8.2 Lifting pare means: + “fing opponce® means ony ships stationary arembe apptance (cud “axtachments for anchoring fig or sippertng tat atplance, but not —— Eo ISCFOI CHIR ining eile coupling atangemérts) whichis used ono ship forthe purpose of suspending rang or lowering leads or main therm fam one poston to another whise suspended and inchides ships Wt tucks and silo veils it oes noe cade (0) ives. or ganguens: or (sen bet bucket or other cormeyors use forthe coniewius movement of cargo or people ut does ince thelr dnplances use in sispec a, lower or ave cny of these items: (9. sural cra or rescue boat launches ond recovery opplionces o- avvgenieniscr g0or” means any gear by means of which «load ca be tached to ‘fir appllance ond which does nt form an itegal pare of thet ‘opplorc o lod bur does argo sings rd fig conten + ig plone indies ony ing opptonce lade pallets one-trp sings ond pre-slung eon 15.3 The egltins emis the employer cr master oes te + eying plo spss (a) of get ces (0) of sone enstucion and rater nf fram pte cet (9) fit fr pumose, trope sided oss and (6) propery nance + Sip. fing plac ed omer ton ond proper mes and “ + sip’ ing planes ot cc in ens of safe king ood exept or the purpose of core ov a stature. iting opphonce phis ny fig gee) used on board TSA. In deciding whether aliting appli jurpose for which tts to be used, decourt adequate strength forthe ule taken of the weight of the associated lifing gear and whether the gears lly to impose additonal aS MSCPOL/CH7/Rev!.O/Pae= stresses by virtue ofthe nature of the eperation, ep grab work 7.5.5. Ling plant should be kept.in good ficient working order and in good repair: Systematic preventative maintenance should be carted out, following any manufacture instructions This should include regular Inspection by a competent person to assess whether the ling plat is safe {or continued use: These inspections are separa from and ackitiana t, these required under the reguations (see para 7%6.1),The interval between such inspections will pend on the character and use ofthe plat 7.5.6 ‘Guidance on safe use of iting equipment isin Chapter 21 7.5.7 The master vaquited oerswe that ory oe cp sng fre sg como sing or any pallet or sir piece of equomete for supporting load or ting ‘attachrnent which forms on integra port ofthe food is nt used unless i of| purpose for whichis used ond 0d construction of edequate suengt fee from patent defect TSB Cy thse red ond crnpetet 0 do oe arse a cosa by 3 responsble shir’ afer person, may operate ny ship's Wing pint The some applies to the opercion ofa ships ramp oro reuactable car deck, except inthe ‘event of an emergency endangering heath ard safes 7.5.9. Training should consist of theoretical nsrucion enelng the trainee ‘oappreciatt the factors affecting the safe operation of the iting plant ant supervised practical work with the appropriate plant te. Employers may issue certifcatesto personnel who have succes completed rain, speciving the type of appliance on which the test wae earied out 7.5.10 For the authorised use of small non powered iting appliances such as hardy ies, stance seaarers'certicates of competency wil sce. ‘Where iting appliances ae to be operated by non-seafarers(Stevedores, maintenance workers ete) a watten undertaking from the employers that — SE MSCPOLUCH7IReYOWRage S ‘nly competent persons are employed to werk ona specifed type ar cles of ting appliance, may be accepted atthe master’s discretion Employers should keep records of training and testing undertaken, ‘competence of those ‘operating iting applances. Testing and examination of lifting equipment he employer and tbe master are responsible for ensuring thot: Ifng penton boar ship usec (@)Gfer manufacture or nstalavon. ‘or medication which is ikely to ote the safe working los strength or sabi tout first being tested by @ compete + no Hing epplance on hoard ship is used has been suitably tested person within the preceding five years used unless it has been thoraughly examined 7S0n ot least nce in every 12 meth perc art ‘accordance with Regulation 7 by che eorpevent person fesan in the examination ond testing of plot should he over 18 and hove He frocical ond theoretical knowledge required for the performance of thorough exarinasons ed tests of ship's iting plan This should nude aca experience ofthe type af machinery or plant concemed skint to be able to detect any defects or weaknesses to asess ther importance in ‘ation to the strength sabi and functions ofthe machinery or plant. 7.6.3 A“thorough examination” mears a detailed examination bya cairpetent person, supplemented by such dma person considers necessary, and access to Or removal of hidden parts also at the competent the discretion ofthe competent person in order to arrive at arefiable oS conclusion aso the safety ofthe part examined, An exarination of a spe ‘or parts ofa lifting appliance is not sufcent to consttute a thorough examination, 7.64 The: ent person may require" non-destrucve testing of iting plantas part of any thorough exarination, 7.6.5 The period of 12. months is the maxirmum period that should be met {for the examination of al plan. 1.6.6 Where plant bject to arduous oF very frequent use more frequent thorough examinations may be appropriate:in such cases or any tothe case where they think the competent person carrying out the ‘thorough examination may specify in their report a period of less than |2 months tothe next thorough examination. 7.7 Marking of Lifting equipment T.To\ The eployr ard the mater must sue thot ech Wing plone ft truck ar och tem of Hing gear cored is clearly marked with ts safe working ood and «means of ertfccton Where such marking isn recsoeby practceie the sofe working oad shal otters be ready ascertainable 7.7.2. Where the safe working load of @ crane series with it openting acs, it ‘is required to be fied with on accurate incor clearly slew the ever showing the rods ofthe lad dfing attachment ot any tne ene the safe erlang load corresponding to that ras. 7.7.3 The employer ond the master shal ensue that cach ler of ing gear which weighs signe proportion of ts own soe working oad sham ackion to the requirement in Regulation 9(3) be cleary marked with es weight. 7.7.4 Inthe ese of goneral purpose mul legged sing assembles the marks sould specify the safe working load at an included angle of up 10 90° ——~_E Re 78 beeen (9) opposite legged springs (b) acjacen legs inthe case of three-legged springs: (2) diagonaly opposite eg and there may be 2 further mark ofa sale working load up to a maximum such ange oF 120°. case of fourlegged springs: 7.1.8 Inthe case oF ings supplied in batches.a batch mark whith isthe samme on each sling ofthat batch should be used as a means of identcation where each sling does not have a separate individual mark of identification. 1.7.6 “The requirement-to mark the weight ofthe iting gear wil general ppl to lifting bear ing devices and ‘other gear whose weight is substantat in relation to the loads they lit anc ‘other gearshich bears simi retionshp to the weight of the loa its intended to be used with. T.T.1 Winer a ting appliance is nermally used with a specie removable srnchment such asa lamp or spreader the marng of the sale wore oad or rated capacity should specify whether the weight ofthat attachment i induded, Certificates and Reports 78.1 The masier shall ensure that a cerifeare or repartin the required frm (622 Amex 7.1) i supped within 28 dys folowing ony startory test ar examinin, This mast be kepe ina sae place on bone ship fr a pero east tx yar fam receipt ofthe certfeme oF eprt of the next llowing est or examin. 7.8.2. Athough the regulations allow 28 days forthe production of documentation where any cornpetent person dicoves a defect afetng the safety ofthe plant thoy shove tae immediate stops to ensure that a suitable person in authority is made aware ofthese defects and inform the master or SS MSCPOLICHTIReV .0\MBige 8 ‘heir Ceputy who should take appropriate action with respect to the use of the plant and the remeching of the defect. 7.8.3. Certfcates or reports should be kept ready ave on board ane ‘copies ofthe latest certifeates cr reports shouldbe available to any'dock worker or shore employer using the ship's plant. 7.8.4. Reports should be ina form approved bf the Secretary of State. Approved forms based on the model forins prepared by the Internationa Labour Offce for the examination arc testing ofships'tng sent are shown, at Annex 72. These model forms contain the by ILO Comention 152. The forms produced for ths purpose by the Classification Secietes nermaly conform to ths ILO requirement However iru information required the style ofthe forms may be vavied and additional information induded provided the minimum requirement is met 7.8.5 A register ofliting appliances and items of loose gear should be iaintained in a form based on the rade! commence! by the ILO-and shown at Annex 72. 7.8.6 Recors of reports and registers may be kept in ether paper or elects form, ——_ Er OVPage9 Blank Page Mscpovie Res) VPage 10 Annex 7.1 CERTIFICATE OF TEST AND THOROUGH EXAMINATION OF LIFTING APPLIANCES Name of Ship Certiictte No. ‘Oficial Number Callsign Port of Registry Name of Owner Annex 7.1 contd, CERTIFICATE OF TEST AND THOROUGH EXAMINATION OF DERRICKS USED IN UNION PURCHASE Name of Ship. Certiicate No. Name of Owner MSCPOL/CHIIREVL.OU/Page 12. Annex 7.1 contd. CERTIFICATE OF TEST AND THOROUGH EXAMINATION OF LOOSE GEAR Namie of Ship Certifcate No. Official Number Cal dign Port of Regitry Name of Owner MSCPO IC 7IReVI.O Pope 13 Annex 7.1 contd CERTIFICATE OF TEST AND THOROUGH EXAMINATION OF WIRE ROPE Nara of Ship Cortiteate No, Official Number al sin Port of Registry Name of Ovener Annex 7.2 REGISTER OF SHIPS’ LIFTING APPLIANCES, AND CARGO HANDLING GEAR Nama of Ship Cerificate No (Offical Number Cal sgn Port of Registry ‘Name of Owner Register Number Date-of sue Iseued by Signature and Stamp [Note This Register the standard intemal form as recommended by ‘he International Labout Offce in accordance with ILO Convention No, 152 Annex 7.2 contd. PART | - Thorough examination of lifting appliances and Annex 7.2 contd. PART 2.- Regular inspections of loose gear Fei abe ane Blank Page. es” MScPO/Ch7/Rev onrRage (8 CHAPTER 8 SAFETY INDUCTION General 1 All new personne! joining. vessel (ather than passengers) must Lndergo a safely induction bya respons Ininimur, cover the requirements of the relevant parts of the STCW Code _mtached to the Intemational Convention on Standards of Training, Certifcation and Watchkeeping 1978 as amended in 1995 (STOW 95).This traning should cover + personal survival techniques + fire prevention and fire fighting: + elementary festa and + personal safety and social responses, “The stautoey content of ach taining is set out in section A-MI| Tables 1-4 cof the STOW Code 8.1.2 tisrecommended that each Company should design and ienplemert a standard induction programme fr STCW requirements, and incorporating ary expanded vessel’ particular need. This Chapter gives guidance on the subjects to be covered, 8.1.3 On completion ofthe standard safety induction it i also recommended that new personnel receive departmental induction covering safe working practices. areas of responsibly departmental and training/certcation requirements 16 operate spectic machinery or undertake specie tasks a3 Emergency procedures and fire precautions 8.2.1. Anew personne! should be given a dear explanation ofthe vessels alarm signals abd be given intructicn on the emergency assembly at ations and fre ditteam requiremenrs 18.2.2 Smoking regulations on the vest! should be strictly abserved Safe and correct deposal of cigarette ends i essential and "No Smoking notices should be strietiy obeyed. + faulty electrical applanceslcreuiry ‘uerloacing of electrical ceuiry cateless disposal of cigar ends spontaneous combustion oF crty waste rags espetally if contaminated with ol damp storage of inewmaterils gelleskage in machinery spaces silly fres due to overheating of cocking cis carelessness with hand pressing ions incorrect methods of drying laundry 8.24 Persona! shaule be made ayare afshese risks and ensu times trough good housekeeping. regular inspecfon and maintenance of electrical circuitry and applances etc that fre risks are removed where postite or kept to a minimum ints and Medical Emergencies 8.3.1 All personnel should know the action to be taken incase of accident or medical casualty on board ship. Fer example; at need to know haw to raise the alarm and seek assistance, Smies Diposd pronibted | Disposal pronibted sass, ete comminutec:or |ground- Note 2 Food waste >a es pid aves Dion prohibaed comminuted Note 6 Food waste comminuted [>a mies > 12 mies > Tames or greunet Notes 5,6 Moecrefise types [Noted Nate 4 Nate 4 | "Special area” are as defined in the Reghlations. 2 Comminuted or ground garbage must be able to passthrough 2 screen with resh sae no ger than 25m. (Ofshore platforms and associled’ ships inclu all fixed or leat platiorms engaged in ile capacity forthe retention on board fr all gargage while operating in the it has concluded arrangements for the retertion of retaeved garbage a a recegtion after it has left the area. ——<—_ MSCFON/ChvaiRex20\Fage7 Blank Page 9 9.2 93 "SIR CHAPTER 9 FIRE PRECAUTIONS General 9.1.1 The prevention offre on boars ships of utmost importance Sections 92.106 of his chapter outine some important orursational measures that can be taken to reduce the risk offre Advice to seafarers i include in Chapter 10, 9.1.2 Chapter 10 deal with action inthe event of re ad other erangency procedures: Smoking 92-1. Conspicuous warning notices shouldbe deplayed in ary partof the ship where smoking i forbidden (permanently or temporary) and ‘observance af them should be strictly enforced. Ashtrays or other suitable containers should be provided and used at places where smoking is authorised, Electrical and other fittings secured and served by permanent connections whenever pos 9.3.2 Flexible leads should be as short as practicable and so aranged a to provers their being chafed or ut in service. 9.3.3. Makeshit plugs sockets and fuses should nat be used uses the wires to a possible shorticireuit ‘which could start a fire Notices should be displayed warning that approval —SEr shoud be obtaned from a rempensible officer to connect any personal electrical appliances to the ship supp. 9.3.5 All portable electrieal appliances, ights ete should have insulation resdings taken before use, and shouldbe isolated rom the mains aRer use. 9.3.6 Electrical equipment which is to be used in any cargo area should be of an approved design 9.3.7 Itisitnportant that a fixed electric heaters are ated with suitable ‘guards securdly atlached to the healer and that the guards are maintained in position at al times Drying dothing on cc above the heaters should not be Permitted and suitably designed equipment should be supplied, or areas designated, 9.3.8 When using drying cabinets or similar applances the vertation ‘apertures should nat be obscured by oveiillng of the érying space. Any screens or fine mesh covers around the ventilation apertures should be regutrly pected and leaned so thal they do not become blocked by accumulated fh from clothing 9.3.9 “The use of pértabie heaters should be ancided whensver possible However fthey are required while the ship isn port (a5 ternporary heating during repairs and as adltional heating during inclement wexther) a Protective sheet ofa non-combustisle mataril should be provide! ta stand them en to protect wooden faors or bulkheads, carpets or Enoleurn Portable heaters should be provided with suitable guards and should not be positioned close to furniture or ether fitngs These heaters should never be sed for drying clothes etc. 9.3.10 Personal portable space-heatng appliances of any sort shold not bbe used at sea and notices to this effect should be displayed a MSCPO|/ChOfRev! O|Page 2 94 95 9.3.11 The construction and instalation of elecric heaters should aways be carried out n accordarice withthe relevant reguetions and instructions ar guidance supplied by the manufacturer ‘Spontaneous combustion 9.4.1 Diy waste, rags sawcust and other ubbith- expec i contaminated wth ol- may generate hea sportanecusly which may be Sufi 2 ite Rarable mixtures er may st the rubbish ts on fre Such waste and rubbish should therefore be properly stored uni it an be: saely disposed of ps stores, nelucing nen blankets and slr absorbent a feo igre by spontaneous combustion iféamp or contaminated by ol Sut viglance, careful stonage and suitable vertilation ae necessary Lo guard aginst such a possibly such materials become has soaked into clamp, they should be dred before being stowed aw ‘them, they should be leaned and dried or destroyed They should not be stowed in close pronimly to oll ar pais oF oh or neato Machinery spaces 9.5.1 Allpersonnel should be made fuly aware ofthe precautions necessary to prevent fr in machinery spaces in patcuarthe makmenance of clan corditions tie prevertlon of ol leakage and the emmoval of ll ‘combustible materials from vuherable positions (see Chapters 15 and 22), 9.8.2 Suitable metal comainers should be provided forthe storage of ‘cotton waste, cleaning rags or similar materia after use, Such containers ‘shouldbe emptied at frequent interals and the contents sally eliposed of 9.5.3 Weod, paints spins and tins ool sould not be kept in bole rooms ‘or machinery spaces including steering gear compartments ——— SE Page 9.5.4 Alelectrc wiring should be well maintained and kept lean and oy. The rated load capacity ofthe wines and fuses should never be exceeded, ley and pantres present particu 0 Gare should be taken in particular to avoid overheating or sling fat or oil and to ensure that burners ort fished. Extractor ues and ranges etc should aways be kept clean ing plates are shut off when cooking is 9.6.2 Means to smother ft or cocking ol res such asa re bart. shoul berreadily mallable close to stoves. Ramote cut-off and stops should be conspicuously marked and known to galley staf. CHAPTER 10 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 10.1 Action in the event of fire 10.1.1 The risk offre breaking out on board a ship cannot be eliminated butts effects will be much reduced ifthe advice gifen in this Chapter is conscientiously followed. 10.1.2 Training in fre-fghtng procedures and maimenance of equipment shouldbe assured by regular cris in accordance with section 10:2 Access 4 fre-ghtng equipment should be kept dear ata times and emergency ‘escapes and passage ways shoukd never be obstructed 10.1.3 A fre-can usually be put out most easly nits frst fow minutes Prompt and correct action is essential 10.1.4_—The alarm shouldbe raised and the bridge informed immedi, Ifthe ship i in port. the local fre a 6: IF possible, an attempt should be made to ext by ary appropriate ‘orby “The different types of portable fe extinguishers on board are appropriate to diferent types of fre Water extinguishers should not ba Used on ol or electric res 10.1.6 Openings to the space shouldbe shut to reduce the supply of air to the fre and to prevent it spreading Any ful lines feeding the fre or ‘threatened by it should be isolated If practicable combustible materials adjacent to the fre should be removed, — EE CHIR Page 10.1.7 ffaspace i ling with smoke and fumes ary personne! nat Properly equipped with bresthing apparatus should get aut of the space: without delay: if necessary escape should be elected by crawling on hands and knees because ai clase to deck levels tke tobe rolvely clear 10.1.8 Aftera fire has been extinguished, precautions should beaten gana its spontaneous region 10.1.9. Personnel should not re-enter a space unl thas been fly ventlated in whieh a fire has aceurred without wearing breathing apparatus Musters and drills 10.2.1 Musters and deile-are required to be carried out regia in accordance vith merchant shipping regulations The guidance conrained in ‘this ard the fllowing sections shuld be read in conjunction with information and guidance on these regulations sud in the relevant Merchant Sipping Notices (MSNs, MGNs, MINS}. 10.2.2 Musters and dis ae cesigned to preparea ‘response to dangerous stuations which may unexpectedly threaten loss of feat sea tis impartan tha hey should be carried out reastcaly, approaching as cavely a= perane to emengency conditions, Changes in the ship’ function and changes in the ship=s persarne! fam trne to time should be reflected in correspond changes in the muster arrangements 10.2.3 The muster lst must be conspicuous posted before the ship sails and, on intemational voyages and in ships of Classes WA and I should be supplemented by emergency instructions far each crew member (eg in the ‘orm of a card issued to each crew member or affixed to individual crew berths and buns) These instructions shoul cescribe the allocated assembly “tation, survival craft station andl emergency duty and all emergency signa 103 10.2.4 Ar abandon ship dri and a fre dri must be hele within 24 hours ‘of leaving port if rare than 25% of the crew have not taken part in cil an bboardthe ship inthe previous month. soon as posse but nat later than two weeks after joining the ship, onboard taining in the use of the ship's He-saving epplances including survival cra equipment, ust be given to crew members As soon a8 passible fier orig the ship crew members shoul aso anias themsetves with ther emergency dues, the Ee Staton ae ofl saving and re Fhting equipment, ice ofthe various air systems and the locations of the eboat 10.25 Altheshp’ persone! concerned should rmusterfasabe at a till wearing tejnkts properly secured Te Migjachts should continu 1 te worn during ose dis ne lanchings bt in ther cases may be subsequent removed at the Masters ection they would impede or ake unduly onerous the ensuing practice, provided they are kept ready to and. 10.2.6 The timing of emergency chil should vary so thet personnel who have not partipated ina particu dril may take partn the next 10.2.7 Ary defects or deficiencies revealed during dlls and the inspections which accompany thern shou be mage good without detx Fire drills 103.1 EMiient fighting demands the fll co-operation of personnel in all departments ofthe ship, A fre dri should be held simultaneously wth Fre-igtng parties should assemble at their designated stations Engine room personnél should start the re the frst stage ofthe abandon ship [pumps in machinery spaces and see that fll pressure & put on fre rains ‘Any emergency pump situated outside machinery spaces should also be Started all members ofthe crew should knew how to start and operate the emergency pump. 10.3.2 The fre parties shoud be sent from their designated stations to the selected ste ofthe supposed fre, taking with therm emergency {equipment such as axes and lrnps and breathing apparatu.The Kecations should be changed in successive and in dealing with diferent ypes of fie so that accarnmodition machinery 1 ghe practice in cifering conditions spaces store rooms galleys and cargo holds or areas of high fre hazard are all covered from time.to time, 10.3.3 An adequate number of hoses to deal with the assumed fre should be relstieally deployed At samme stage in the dri they should be tested by bringing them into use, firstly with water provides by the machinery space pump and secondly with water provide by the emergency pump alone. 10.3.4 The dril should extend. where practicable, to the testing anc demonstration of he remote controls or vetting fans, fuel pumps and {el tank valves. the lasing of apanings ard the appropriate ioletion of hectic equipment. 10.3.5 Feed fre exingushing insiations should be tested tothe extent practicable 10.3.6 Portable fre extingushers shoule be aualable for demonstration lof the manner oftheir use, Thy should induce the eerent types appicable to diferent binds offre. At each dil. one extinguisher or more should be operated bya member ofthe fre partya different member on each ‘ccason Extinguishers

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