COSWOP

Question 1

What is the history, reason and objective of COSWOP?

Answer 1

Code of Safe Working Practices, first published by the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) in 1998.

Seafarers facing numerous risks to their health and safety while working at sea. These risks include accidents, injuries, illnesses, and even fatalities

• Promote Safety Awareness
• Prevent Accidents and Injuries
• Ensure Compliance with Regulations
• Protect the Well-being of Seafarers
• Facilitate Training and Education

Question 2

What is the content?

Answer 2

Chapter 1 MANAGING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 2 SAFETY INDUCTION
Chapter 3 LIVING ON BOARD
Chapter 4 EMERGENCY DRILLS AND PROCEDURES
Chapter 5 FIRE PRECAUTIONS
Chapter 6 SECURITY ON BOARD
Chapter 7 HEALTH SURVEILLANCE
Chapter 8 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Chapter 9 SAFETY SIGNS AND THEIR USE
Chapter 10 MANUAL HANDLING
Chapter 11 SAFE MOVEMENT ON BOARD SHIP
Chapter 12 NOISE, VIBRATION AND OTHER PHYSICAL AGENTS
Chapter 13 SAFETY OFFICIALS
Chapter 14 PERMIT TO WORK SYSTEMS
Chapter 15 ENTERING DANGEROUS (ENCLOSED) SPACES
Chapter 16 HATCH COVERS AND ACCESS LIDS
Chapter 17 WORK AT HEIGHT
Chapter 18 PROVISION, CARE AND USE OF WORK EQUIPMENT
Chapter 19 LIFTING PLANT AND OPERATIONS
Chapter 20 WORK ON MACHINERY AND POWER SYSTEMS
Chapter 21 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES
Chapter 22 BOARDING ARRANGEMENTS
Chapter 23 FOOD PREPARATION AND HANDLING IN THE CATERING DEPARTMENT
Chapter 24 HOT WORK
Chapter 25 PAINTING
Chapter 26 ANCHORING, MOORING AND TOWING OPERATIONS
Chapter 27 ROLL-ON/ROLL-OFF FERRIES
Chapter 28 DRY CARGO
Chapter 29 TANKERS AND OTHER SHIPS CARRYING BULK LIQUID CARGOES
Chapter 30 PORT TOWAGE INDUSTRY
Chapter 31 SHIPS SERVING OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS INSTALLATIONS
Chapter 32 SHIPS SERVING OFFSHORE RENEWABLES INSTALLATIONS
Chapter 33 ERGONOMICS

Question 3

Explain for working at height and entering enclosed spaces?

Answer 3

Safety precautions and procedures for working at heights, including the use of fall protection equipment and scaffolding.