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ersonal Safet
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BOS-PRD-03.900906
members do not hinder one another and work in unison. To achieve this, one person
should
be nominated to
direct the work.
The approximate lifting capability of a two person team can be taken as two thirds their combined individual
capacities. For a three person team, half of their combined capacity is considered a reasonable figure to
adopt.
4.
2
Sl
ip
s
, T
r
ip
s an
d
Falls
Ov
er
vi
ew
A large percentage of shipboard accidents are directly attributable to slips, trips and falls. With a little time,
thought and commonsense, this type of accident could be greatly reduced.
Better housekeeping, improved storage and using the correct safety footwear are three areas that readily
spring to mind as measures that could cut both the human and economic costs of accidents, but are three
areas that are so often overlooked.
Success in preventing slip, trip and fall accidents can be greatly increased by following the basic steps
below.
4.
2
.1
P
lann
i
n
g
Identify where slips, trips and falls occur, talk to the crew and remove the hazard immediately where
possible. At the very least we
should
be ensuring that we do everything possible to reduce the risks to their
lowest level before other control measures are considered.
4.
2
.
2 C
ontrol
m
eas
u
res
Taking time to analyse methods of reducing the risks can significantly reduce the accident rate. Safer
working practices, improved environmental hygiene, better use of work equipment and suitable training can
all play a major role in minimising the risk of slip, trip and fall injuries.
4.
2
.
3 O
r
g
an
i
sat
i
on
By ensuring that everyone onboard is involved in the decision making process, the chance of accident
reduction is greatly enhanced. Clear procedures that designate the roles of individuals and their
responsibilities within the organisational set-up will have a lifting effect on the safety culture. Confusion
causes accidents.
4.
2
.4
C
h
e
c
k
i
n
g
Are the procedures being carried out as designed? Are there records kept to aid future assessment? Also
look to report back on the successes and the failures of the systems. Advertising the successes will
demonstrate to the workforce a feeling that their welfare is important and will promote a better safety culture.
Reporting the failures will show that if it goes wrong it will not be brushed under the carpet, but will need
another approach and is likely to encourage worker participation in seeking continued improvement.
4.
2
.
5 R
e
vi
ew
If measurable targets have been set it will enable detailed evaluation to take place. Have the hazards been
permanently removed? Have accidents been reduced? Is there a continued dialogue with the workforce in
an effort to solve the problem areas?
Version 04. Original date: 25/05/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Deputy QHSE Manager. Approved by: BOS QHSES Manager. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative
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