This is a presentation about Personal Safety on board a Ship

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PERSONAL SAFETY IN THE ENGINE ROOM AND ON DECK
REPÚBLICA BOLIVARIANA DE VENEZUELA
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL EXPERIMENTAL MARÍTIMA DEL CARIBE
VICERRECTORADO ACADÉMICO
CÁTEDRA DE IDIOMAS
MARITIME ENGLISH

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GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS.
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WORKING CLOTHING AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
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FIRE PRECAUTIONS/ LIFTING AND CARRYING.
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MOVEMENT ABOUT AND ACCESS TO THE SHIP.
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3. General Considerations
 Good physical conditions and staying healthy.
 Misusing of alcohol or drugs.
 Do not drink alcohol while undergoing medical treatment.

4. General Considerations
 Personal cleanliness is essential.
 Use a protective cream on your skin.
 Clean all cuts and abrasions to prevent infections .

5. Working Clothing
 Working clothes should be comfortable but sufficiently close-fitting.
 Gaping pockets, sweat rags, watch straps and rings are easily caught
in moving machinery.

6. Working Clothing
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 Wear industrial footwear with slip-resistant soles and reinforced toe
caps.
 Wear gloves to protect against the dangers of ropes, sharp or rough
objects, acids and chemicals.

7. Protective Clothing and Equipment
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Text Wear a safety helmet.
 Wear goggles or protective glasses.
 Wear ear defenders or ear plugs.

8. Fire Precautions
 Do not accumulate rubbish in corners.
 Keep your cabin tidy and clean.
 Do not keep inflammable materials in your cabin.
 Do not smoke in your bunk.

9. Fire Precautions
 Disconnect the plugs when you leave the cabin.
Report any defects in electrical equipment.
 Do not overload sockets with many appliances.

10. Lifting and Carrying
 Stand close to the load with your feet slightly apart
 Bend your knees and keep the back straight
 Grip the load with your whole hand
 Lift by straightening your legs. keep the load close to your body.

11. Movement about the ship
Most accidents on board ship are caused by slips, trips or falls.

12. Movement about the ship
 Watch for slippery patches.
 Keep your hands free to grasp the handrail.
 Carry tools on a tool belt.
 Watch for obstructions on deck

13. Movement about the ship
 Keep clear of operations if you are not involved.
 Opening must be fenced or guarded

14. ACCESS TO SHIP
 Be alert of gangways or accommodation ladders not properly rigged,
secured and fenced

15. ACCESS TO SHIP
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 Do not use portable ladders unless is absolutely necessary.

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THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION
Prevention is the best policy for personal safety on board ships.