536-Permit To Work / 748
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BOS-PRD-03.900902
x
Lock-Out/Tag-Out
shall
be followed as required to prevent persons operating any machinery or
equipment that may inadvertently cause injury to the person working at height. This includes the
vessel’s whistle/horn;
x
If work aloft is in the vicinity of funnels or other exhaust areas, the duty Engineer
shall
be informed
and the associated machinery shut down and locked/tagged out;
x
The work
shall
remain under observation and all applicable personnel
shall
be informed regarding
the work being undertaken;
x
An approved type safety harness with a suitable lifeline or other arresting device
shall
be worn. The
harness
shall
have at least two arrest lines;
x
Suitable anchor points for use with safety harnesses
shall
be identified and communicated prior to
any work aloft commencing;
x
The worker
shall
be secured to at least one anchor point at all times while aloft. This requirement is
applicable while climbing, working, descending or changing positions aloft;
x
Anchor points for using with the safety harness
shall
be such that the potential fall distance does not
exceed 0,5 meters;
x
Tools and equipment used in the task
shall
be maintained and fully inspected prior to work
beginning;
x
Tools and equipment
shall
be in good, clean condition and
shall
be secured in a suitable bag/belt or
have lanyards attached;
x
Drop lines
shall
be provided when necessary to pass tools to and from the work site aloft;
x
All relevant personnel are informed of the PTW and work in progress.
4.11
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A PTW is required for any work over-side/outboard
(PTW # 3 Working Aloft and Over Side, BOS-FRM-
03.0019)
, to ensure the safety of personnel working outboard of the vessel using staging, pilot
ladders/scaffolding or other temporary platform.
Working over-side/outboard on the vessel involves any work when persons are engaged to perform any work
on the outboard sides of the vessel’s hull and is considered as Working Aloft.
The appropriate Working at Height documentation identifies the safety measures necessary.
Hazards involved with this type of work include, but are not limited to:
x
Falling into the water or onto the quayside;
x
Being doused by overboard discharges;
x
Risk of being struck by objects thrown or falling from the vessel or quayside.
P
re
cau
tio
ns &
A
wa
re
n
e
ss
x
The vessel
shall not
be making way and
shall
ideally be secured alongside, anchored or similarly
made fast;
x
Identification and use of the correct PPE;
x
The work
shall
remain under observation and all applicable personnel
shall
be informed regarding
the work being undertaken;
x
An approved type safety harness with a suitable lifeline or other arresting device
shall
be worn. The
harness
shall
have at least two arrest lines;
x
Suitable anchor points for use with safety harnesses
shall
be identified and communicated prior to
any work aloft commencing;
x
The worker
shall
be secured to at least one anchor point at all times while aloft. This requirement is
applicable while climbing, working, descending or changing positions aloft;
x
Anchor points for using with the safety harness
shall
be such that the potential fall distance does not
exceed 0,5 meters;
x
Approved type flotation aids (work-vest/life-jacket)
shall
be worn by all persons working over-side
and any persons that are working or assisting in such a position that a fall may result in water entry;
x
Tools and equipment used in the task
shall
be inspected prior to work beginning and
shall
be in
good, clean condition and
shall
be secured in a suitable bag/belt or have lanyards attached;
x
Drop lines
shall
be provided when necessary to pass tools to and from the work site over-
side/outboard;
Version 04. Original date: 25/05/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS QHSES Coordinator. Approved by: BOS QHSES Manager. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative.
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