Health and safety on ships
Overview
Operators of seagoing ships or small commercial vessels must protect the health and safety of workers by:
- following safety standards and codes of practice
- ensuring the safety of machinery and equipment
- making sure the vessel is safely manned and all workers have the necessary qualifications
- having the right emergency procedures and equipment
- providing health protection and medical care
- doing regular risk assessments
- supplying necessary protective clothing and equipment
- monitoring maritime safety information broadcasts
- consulting with workers or their representatives on health and safety matters
Providing health and safety training
Workers must get basic health and safety training. There바카라 사이트™s more information on what this covers on the .
Written health and safety policy
The ship must must have a policy that sets out how health and safety will be managed. Read .