Figure 1: Scaffolding on side of ship to be used while working aloft.
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Working surfaces such as decks, and gangways include locations such as boilers
and firebox floors, aloft, restricted quarters, and small boats.
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Working Surfaces |
Potential Hazards:
Primary hazards are:
- Falls to solid surfaces
- Falls into water
- Falls due to limited visibility
Requirements and Example Solutions:
- When working in fireboxes where tripping hazards are present, temporary decking must
be provided. [1915.77(b)]
- When working more than 5 feet above solid surfaces [1915.77(c)]:
- Scaffolds or ladder must be used to afford safe footing, or
- Guardrails or safety belts such as harnesses with lanyards must
be used.
- Employees visually restricted by blasting hoods, welding helmets, and burning goggles must work from scaffolds, not
from ladders, except for the initial and final welding or burning operation.
[1915.77(c)]
- Adequate work platforms must be used when working in restricted areas such as behind boilers,
or in between congested machinery units and piping.
[1915.77(d)]
- Personal flotation devices must be used when boarding, leaving, or working from small boats or
floats. [1915.77(e) and
1915.158(a)]
- Good housekeeping must be maintained at all times. [1915.91]
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Figure 2: Improper practice: Workers exposed to tripping hazards due to poor housekeeping.
Figure 3: Worker grinding while protected by proper guardrail,
mid-rail, and toeboard.
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Figure 4: Burner working from
suspended man basket. |
Figure 5: Improper practice: Workers
on small float must wear PFD. |
Figure 6: Ships stairs with hoses and lines neatly placed to one side. |
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