Working aloft

Warning

When working at height, ensure that:

  • All applicable regulatory, employer, shipyard and vessel health & safety requirements are adhered to, including but not limited to the inspection and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as approved safety harnesses and protective gloves etc.

  • All nearby devices with moving parts or which emit Radio Frequency (RF) radiation are fully electrically and mechanically isolated.

  • Someone in authority and at ground level is aware of the required works and that suitable clear warnings are in place.

  • A safety cordon is put in place below the working area.

  • All access routes are secure. Beware of wet or slippery surfaces, such as work areas or ladder rungs etc.

  • All equipment and loose items such as replacement equipment and tools are safely stowed or secured, to prevent a drop hazard.