Safety Officer & Inductions

Question 1

Who appoints a safety officer?

Answer 1

The company

Question 2

Minimum age and sea service required for a safety rep?

Answer 2

2 years sea service

Atleast 18 years of age

Question 3

Familiarisation & safety induction:

Answer 3

Designed by companies

STCW
MLC
Vessel specific

Question 4

Familiarisation topics addressed:
(Think when taking new crew joining on walk-around)

Answer 4

Safety symbols, signs, alarms

Opening / closing fire & weathertight doors

What to do if:
- Person falls overboard
- Fire / smoke detected
- Fire / Abandon ship alarm

Must identify:
- Alarm points
- Muster stations
- Extinguisher location + operation
- Escape routes
- Lifejackets

Question 5

Safety induction:

Answer 5

Departmental duties with regards to safety.

Question 6

Appointment of safety officer:

Answer 6

When should safety officer be appointed?

Who appionts & how is it logged?

More than 5 workers employed

Attended a suitable Safety Officers course

Logged in OL

Question 7

Appointment of safety officer:

Duties:

(4)

Answer 7

ID hazards

Develop safety consciousness

Approach individuals: unsafe

Inform new crew

Question 8

Powers of Safety rep:
(Has powers not duties)

(5)

Answer 8

Views & recommendations

Sure of facts

Aware of legal position

Conscious of what is practical

Informed on follow-up actions