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treaty that sets minimum safety standards for ships engaged in international voyages.
International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code: This code was developed in
response to the 9/11 attacks and sets out the minimum security requirements for ships
and port facilities. International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code: This code
provides guidance on the safe transportation of dangerous goods by sea. International
Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers
(STCW): This convention sets minimum training, certification, and watchkeeping
standards for seafarers. International Convention on Load Lines (LL): This convention sets
out the minimum requirements for the placement of load lines on ships.
2- Safety Training: Crewmembers should receive regular safety training, which should
cover the different types of dangers that they may encounter aboard the ship. This
training may include topics such as fire safety, man overboard procedures, and
personal protective equipment.
Safety Briefings: Before setting sail, the captain or other designated officer should
conduct a safety briefing with all crewmembers. Signage: Signs should be posted
throughout the ship to indicate potential hazards and to provide instructions for
responding to emergencies.
Written Procedures, Risk Assessments:
2- Danger Signs: These signs are used to indicate an immediate and potentially life-
threatening hazard, Warning Signs: These signs are used to indicate a potential hazard or
danger that may cause injury or damage. Caution Signs: These signs are used to indicate
a potential hazard or danger that may not cause injury or damage but could result in
unsafe behavior.
5- Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a type of protective gear that is designed to protect
the wearer from physical, chemical, biological, or other hazards that may be present in the
workplace.
6- Safety helmet
Eye protection, such as safety goggles or a face shield
Hearing protection, such as earplugs or earmuffs
Gloves
Respiratory protective equipment, such as a dust mask or a respirator
2. Welding hatch covers:
Welding helmet with appropriate filter lens
Welding gloves
Welding jacket
Welding boots
Respiratory protective equipment, such as a respirator
3. Cleaning a hold with a special solution:
Gloves
Safety boots
Eye protection, such as safety goggles or a face shield
Respiratory protective equipment, such as a dust mask or a respirator
4. Painting a funnel at the height of 2.5 meters:
Safety harness and lanyard
Safety helmet
Eye protection, such as safety goggles or a face shield
Gloves
Respiratory protective equipment, such as a dust mask or a respirator
5. Cleaning working area inside machinery spaces:
Safety helmet
Eye protection, such as safety goggles or a face shield
Gloves
Safety boots with steel toe and slip-resistant sole
Respiratory protective equipment, such as a dust mask or a respirator
1. 7- Physical Hazards: These include slips, trips, falls, cuts, and punctures that can
result from working with machinery, tools, and equipment.
2. Chemical Hazards: These include exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as
cleaning agents, fuels, and solvents, that can cause burns, respiratory problems,
and other health issues.
3. Biological Hazards: These include exposure to viruses, bacteria, and other
pathogens that can cause illness and disease.
4. Environmental Hazards: These include exposure to extreme temperatures,
weather conditions, and natural disasters such as storms and hurricanes.
5. Radiation Hazards: These include exposure to ionizing radiation from medical
equipment, nuclear power plants, and other sources.
Seafarers are more likely to face hazards in certain areas of the ship, such as: