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Dangerous cargoes, Falling & moving objects

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Dangerous Cargoes 

Dangerous cargoes and goods are hazardous in different ways. Don't take liberties with any of them. Tanker crews will find useful information in booklets “Safety in Oil Tankers” and “Safety in Chemical Tankers” produced by the International Chamber of Shipping. Self-unloader crews will find more information in “Safe Working Practices for Self-unloaders”.

When dangerous goods are carried with general cargo, they should be labelled and segregated in accordance with the requirements of “Emergency Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods”. Keep an eye open for spills, leaks and damage to containers. Report these at once and keep clear until the appropriate action can be taken.

Falling & Moving Objects 

Keep clear and don't work or pass under swinging or suspended loads

Falling and moving object are common causes of serious injury on board. The general rule, not always easy to follow, is to be aware of such possibilities wherever you are working, and find the safest place you can.

You should lash or stow securely anything on board liable to shift or move. Do not leave doors free to swing. Secure hatches open when in use (Code, Chapter 1 & 18). When working cargo, beware of swinging loads and hooks and cargo falling from sets. As much as possible, keep clear and don't work or pass under swinging or suspended loads. When acting as signaller, make sure that the load is secure and that all other persons are clear before giving the signal to hoist.

 

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Date modified:
2012-02-24