Shipyards Safety
Stay safe in the dockyard by following required safety procedures
Shipyards can be very dangerous areas with all the heavy equipment and so many tasks going on at the same time. Proper safety procedures need to be followed at all times to prevent injury and avoid any catastrophic equipment malfunctions. Utilize safety checklists, equipment checklists or shipyard training to keep everyone safe.Find safety shipyard info online through industry leader websites. Many shipyard safety guidelines and procedural safety checklists can be found online. Most are general safety information sheets that you'll need to customize to fit your shipyard needs. Start by:
1. Following commercial or naval shipyards government safety guidelines.
2. Keeping equipment running properly and safely.
3. Educating your employees about proper shipyard safety.
Follow standard shipyard safety procedures
Standards in shipyard safety procedures should be followed including government Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)guidelines. Finding standards to follow online isn't difficult; just make sure you use up-to-date standards that meet all government requirements. Choose customized standards for different areas of your shipyard from the loading docks to the front office.
Try: Get information about worldwide shipyards and safety precautions that need to be followed to meet OSHA standards at their website. Purchase the "Environmental Compliance Inspection Checklist for Shipbuilding Facilities" to make sure you are meeting all government regulations.
Keep equipment running properly by following general and navy shipyards equipment safety tips
Use safety checklists and regulation information for all types of shipyard equipment from full-body harnesses to personal flotation devices. Make sure your employees are wearing proper eye protection, using fire extinguishers correctly and working with other potentially dangerous equipment properly.
Try: Use a shipyard directory to find information posted by other shipyards and safety organizations. The Fabricator.com provides a helpful article on shipyard safety that includes equipment safety information. The Transportation Library also includes information to use when reviewing shipyard equipment safety.
Get your employees trained in proper shipyards safety
Follow information provided by online courses or training seminars available through a directory of shipyards and online resources. Whether you want to train new employees in proper shipyard safety procedures or give your current workers a refresher course in safety there are several options. Look for in-house training providers, low cost seminars or online courses for your workers.
Try: The Shipyard Safety Group offers customized training options for shipyard safety. Check out the directory at NTUC Learning Hub for many other shipyard safety training options.
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