Personal Safety

Question 1

Accidents happen for a reason. Based on what you have seen in this module, what would you say is the cause of
most accidents at sea? Select the ONE best answer

Answer 1

The actions that people take, the so-called ‘human element’

Question 2

According to most authorities, what is the cause of most accidents at sea? Select the ONE correct answer.

Answer 2

The human element

Question 3

According to the International Chamber of Shipping, what are the THREE key components to developing an effective safety culture? Select the THREE correct answers.

Answer 3

Commitment from top management
Measuring current performance and behaviour
Modifying behaviour

Question 4

According to this module, where does the ship’s safety culture begin? Select the ONE correct answer.

Answer 4

• The safety and familiarisation tour when joining the ship

Question 4

According to this module, why is the Galley a potentially dangerous place? Select the ONE correct answer.

Answer 4

• Because there is a greater risk of slips trips and falls, and there are many other additional hazards.

Question 5

Anyone joining a vessel that they are not familiar with should be given a safety equipment and familiarisation tour.
According to this module, where does this requirement come from? Select the ONE best answer

Answer 5

• The ISM Code and STCW

Question 6

How can accidents still happen, even when the correct procedures are followed? Select the ONE best answer.

Answer 6

• If there are any ‘holes’ or weaknesses in procedures, accidents can still happen in some circumstances

Question 6

Anyone joining a vessel that they are not familiar with should be given a safety equipment and familiarisation tour.
Which of the following should this include? Select any answers that you think apply

Answer 6

• Alarm signals and Muster stations
• Any security duties that they have
• Firefighting equipment
• Lifesaving appliances

Question 7

If you need to use a chemical cleaning agent, where can you find complete information about any potential hazards
and precautions? Select the ONE best answer.

Answer 7

• The Safety Data Sheet for the product

Question 7

In a lockout-tagout system, what is the main purpose of the lock and tag? Select the ONE correct answer.

Answer 7

• To prevent anyone else making equipment you are working on dangerous by trying to re-start or re-energise it.

Question 7

When working on electrical equipment, we need to have it isolated. What does this mean? Select the ONE correct
answer.

Answer 7

• We have created a physical separation between the electricity supply and the item to be worked on

Question 8

What operations does the ISM Code cover? Select the ONE best answer.

Answer 8

• Operations which could affect safety or cause pollution

Question 8

Why do people need familiarization training every time they join a new ship? Select the ONE correct answer.

Answer 8

Because the content of familiarization training will change depending on the type of ship and their job on
board.

Question 8

Which of the following are evidence of a POOR safety culture onboard a ship? Select any options that you think
apply.

Answer 8

• No security procedures at the gangway
• People not paying attention to safety briefings

Question 8

Why should ‘near miss incidents’ be reported? Select the ONE best answer.

Answer 8

• To avoid accidents and injuries in the future