Working in tanks, voids, and double bottoms where air quality can deteriorate rapidly.
Can we move the task to the workshop instead of doing it on the ship? Substitution: Can we use a non-toxic solvent? shipyard risk assessment
A shipyard risk assessment is a systematic process to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential hazards and risks associated with shipyard operations. The goal of this report is to provide a comprehensive risk assessment of a shipyard, highlighting potential hazards, and recommending measures to mitigate or eliminate them. Working in tanks, voids, and double bottoms where
| Activity | Hazard | Potential Harm | Required Controls (Examples) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Sparks, UV radiation, Fumes | Fire, Explosion (in tanks), Arc Eye, Metal Fume Fever | Gas-free certificate, Fire watch (30 min post-work), Fire blanket, LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation), PPE (Welding mask, leathers). | | Confined Space Entry (Tanks) | Oxygen deficiency, Toxins, Engulfment | Death by asphyxiation or poisoning | Permit system, Continuous gas monitoring, Forced ventilation, Standby rescuer with harness, Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO). | | Working at Height (Masts/Hulls) | Fall from height | Fractures, Spinal injury, Fatality | Scaffold inspection tag, Guardrails (priority), Safety harness with twin lanyards, Boom lift (fall arrest). | | Lifting & Rigging (Cranes) | Dropped load, Crane collapse, Crush | Amputation, Fatality | Certified crane & rigging gear, Spotter/Signalman, Exclusion zone under load, Load weight verification. | | Painting (Spraying) | Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Isocyanates | Asthma, Chemical burns, Explosion | Supplied air respirator (not just a mask), Explosion-proof lighting, No smoking, Skin barrier cream. | | Docking / Undocking | Structural instability, Flooding | Sinking of vessel, Multiple fatalities | Docking plan approved by naval architect, Controlled flooding/ballasting, Continuous hull monitoring. | A shipyard risk assessment is a systematic process