1Disc # 1

Personal Safety

1.1 Insert the two red-colored alarm-signals in to their correct position.

1.2 Why is important that you become familiar with the vessel, the equipment and you on duties on
board as soon as possible?
In an emergency situation you need to know the position and use of different safety- and fire-fightning
equipment and what to do.
1.3 What is the intention of the safety meeting?
The intention of this meeting is to inform and train the crew in safety matters and to get the crew to
participate in discussion and make own suggestion for improvements.

2.1 Combine the correct hazard sources signs and name. Put the name under the sign.

2.2 Are you allowed to smok marijuana when outside US water?

No, any use of drags onboard is strictly prohibited.
2.3 Which types of work require permits or checklist?
 Painting the mast with help a bosun chair.
 Chipping down in the ballast tank.
 Welding in the poop deck.
 Dismantling a pump.

3.1 Which accident or injures are the most common connected to such work?
2. Foreign body in eyes.
4. Injures from abrasive blast.
5. Injures from using chemical.
7. Injures from falling.
3.2 Which are the most common injuries in general on board?
 Sprain, cuts or twisting of arms, hands or fingers.
 Foreign body in eyes from welding, dust etc.
 Sprain or cuts in legs, feet or toes.
3.3
 Serious or major injury.
 Minor injury.
 Property damage accidents.
 Incident with no visible injury or damage.

4.1 How can you best protect yourself against the most common injury, sprain or cuts in hands, arms or
fingers?
By using gloves when practical and being observant of the risk.
4.2 In which type of jobs is there a risk of exposure to harmful substances?
  Cargo handling.
 Cleaning.
 Corrosion protection.
 Painting.
 Tank cleaning.
 Working in the engine room.
4.3 Protection and environment work consist of four main elements, which?
 Information/ training.
 Protective equipment.
 Following up reports.
 Maintenance.

EUROPEAN UNION RULES.

5.1 In connection with workers obligation, all personnel should
 Make correct use of the personal equipment.
 Report all dangerous work situation that may occur.
 Use safety devices correctly.
5.2 Who shell ensure that each workers receives adequate safety and health training?
The emploueer.
5.3
 Worker’s representatives.
 Workers.
 Emploueer.

NORWEGIAN RULES.
5.1 Is there the Protection Supervision on board your vessel?
Yes!
Is there a Protection an Environment Committee on board your vessel?
Yes!
5.2 In connection with the Protection and Environment-work on board, all personnel have a duty to co-
operate and shall
 Secure a sound and suitable environment.
 Accept responsibilities.
 Use protective equipment.
 Avert dangerous.
5.3
 Master/Shipping company---Implementation.
 Employee---Duty to company/co-operation.
 Protection Supervisor---Working Environment.
 Protection and Environment Committee---All matters relating to the environment.