COSWOP Flashcards
1
Q
What is COSWOP?
A
Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers is to provide advice/guidance on how to comply with statutory obligations contained in the UK merchant shipping legislation
The code is aimed at all onboard, regards of rank and those ashore responsible for safety.
2
Q
What are some chapters of COSWOP?
A
- CH 2 Safety Induction
- CH 4 Emergency Drills + Procedures
- CH 5 Fire Precautions
- CH 8 PPE
- CH 14 Permits to Work
- CH 15 Enclosed spaces
- CH 17 Working at Height
- CH 22 Boarding Arrangements
- CH 26 Anchoring/mooring/towing
3
Q
What does each chapter detail?
A
They will give details of the framework for health and safety onboard a ships.
All ships should take COSWOP into consideration when creating their SMS as required by the ISM code.
