COSWP (Health and Safety) Flashcards
What is the Merchant Shipping Act 1995?
Primary legislation that allows the secretary of state to make regulations of ships and those on them
What are Statutory Instruments?
Secondary legislation that provides detailed rules and regulations under the authority of an existing act of parliament
What gives Guidance on Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and safety) regulations 1996
MGN 636
Who has the responsibility for health and safety on board?
The shipowner and employer must ensure the health and safety for all seafarers and others working on board
What gives guidance on the Merchant shipping and Fishing vessels (Entry into enclosed spaces) Regulations 2022?
MGN 659
Duties of Seafarers with regards to health and safety
Take reasonable care of themselves and others
Cooperate With authority
Report Deficiencies immediately
Make proper use of plant and machinery
What are the 8 core leadership qualities?
As outlined in STCW ch VIII
- Instil respect and command authority
- Lead by example
- Draw on knowledge and experience
- Remain calm in crisis
- Practice ‘tough empathy’
- Be sensitive to different cultures
- Recognise seafarers limitations
- Motivate a sense of community
What is in COSWP?
Safety induction
Living on board
Emergency drills and procedures
PPE
Fire precautions
Safety officials
PTW systems
Anchoring and Mooring
Enclosed space entry
Working at height
What is COSWP?
MCA document, that vies guidance on the application of the Primary legislation, Merchant Shipping health and safety regulations
For UK ships worldwide and foreign ships operating in UK waters
Role of safety officer
Prioritise safety culture on board
First port of call for anything safety related
Implement and maintain safety procedures onboard
Remain in contact with company about safety culture and procedures on board
Heavily involved in the permit to work system
Ensures distribution and use of safety
equipment on board
