COSWP Flashcards
Safety Officer
- Appointed by: the company
- Duties: Safety Inspections & Stopping dangerous work
- Training: Attended suitable training course
Safety Representative
Appointed by: the crew
Duties: NONE, only powers
Training: >2 yrs sea service + 18+yrs old
Risk Assessment Process
- Identifies hazards
- Analyses risk level
(Likilihood and severity of risk) - Considers who may be harmed
- Evaluates if hazards are controlled
Toolbox talk
a form of risk assessment
supporting a TBRA,
discussing procedures and findings
with involved seafarers
before starting work.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
used when risks cannot be avoided
or reduced to an acceptable level by safe working practices.
Should be provided at no cost to seafarer.
Permit to work
An organised safety procedure for high risk tasks.
Valid for no more than 24 hrs.
Signed by authorising officer and competent person.
Safety Comittee
Appointed on ships with 5+ seafarers.
Chaired by Master
Includes safety officer and the elected safety representatives
Vessel Familiarisation
Required before assigning duties, includes communication, emergency procedures and location of safety equipment.
MGN 659
Entry into Enclosed Space Regulations 2022
Oxygen level for safe entry
at least 20.8% by volume
Atmosphere testing equipment
Must be capable of measuring:
-Oxygen
-flammable gases
-hydrogen sulphide
-carbon monoxide
Frequency of enclosed space entry and rescue drills
every 2 months
MGN 410
Merchant Shipping + Fishing Vessels
(Health and Safety at work) (Work at Height)
Regulations 2010
Personnel working at height should..
wear a safety harness with a lifeline or other arresting device at all times
West country method
a technique for stopping knots when mooring
