What are functions of code of Safe Working Practice?

The measures required include:

• Safe working places and environment
• Safe plant ,machinery and equipment
• Health and safety training, instruction, supervision and information
• Protective clothing
• A health and safety policy
• Assesment of risks
• Information for workers(risk assessment)
• Health sureillance of workers
• Appointment of a competent person to assist with the implementation of te regulations
• Consulation with their workers or elected representatives on health and safety.
• Duties of the company
• “the company” in addition to its duties as an employer, is required to:
• Provide information about tempory workers
• Consult other employers onboard about the health and safety of workers
• Co-ordinate health and safety measures between all the employers onboard
• Provide information to workers about the ship safety system
• Appoint a safety officer
• Organise the election of safety representative and safety committee(where applicable)

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The code is intended to give guidance as to how the statutory obligation should be fulfilled.

However, the guidance should never be regarded as superseding or amending regulations .