What are procedure to be followed prior to working outboard on ships ?

General

This permit is valid         From _____________________hrs       Date: _____________

(Maximum validity 12 Hrs) To ________________________ hrs           Date: _____________

Work Location:              ____________________________________________________

Description of work to be done: _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 

Names / ranks authorized to work:___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Section 1 –  CHECKS
YES
N/A
 
  WORKING OUTBOARD SHOULD BE AVOIDED WHILE VESSEL IS MAKING WAY  
1

 

Has a formal Risk Assessment been produced and discussed with those involved in the work?      
2 Has a Stand-by man been appointed with provision to contact the OOW?      
3 If using a stage are gantlines run to water level to provide additional lifelines?      
4 Is a Lifebuoy and lifeline available at the worksite?      
5 Are all personnel wearing buoyancy aids / Harness as applicable?      
6 Has equipment been inspected and confirmed to be in good order? Tools & Equipment secured from loss ?      
7 Has the Duty Engineer been informed of the work planned?      
8 Rescue boat and crew immediately available      
9 Have overboard discharge and sea suctions been secured and tagged with “Danger Men Working – Do not operate” notices where appropriate?      
10 Is vessel : *Underway / Stopped / Lee Made / Speed Reduced.      
11 Are personnel aware of the tides / currents/ weather in the area?      
12 Are precautions being taken to minimise wash effects from passing traffic (Details to be added to the “Additional precautions below).      
13 If applicable, within port limits has permission from port authority been given?      
14  Adequate sea room to allow departure from passage plan.      
15 Weather conditions suitable, taking into account sea swell and vessel movement      
16 Illumination adequate and augmented where required      
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Securing points for safety lines, gantlines, blocks  of adequate strength, no sharp edges      
18 Work in the vicinity of Propeller, then immobilised, Chief Engineer informed.      
19 Any other permits involved with this job ? Please specify?  
20 Additional Precautions to be taken : ( please specify)  
SECTION 2 :  AUTHORISATION  
I am satisfied that all appropriate safety  measures are in place and that the work can be conducted safely. Name, Rank and Signature of Responsible Person  
Work Authorised By: Master  
           

 

SECTION 3 : PERMIT CLOSURE/CANCELLATION
Equipment /system has been de-isolated and returned to the “in-service condition”  
All notices and tags removed  
The work area and equipment is in a safe condition  
 Work Completed   Permit is time Expired   Work suspended  
Permit Closed By Responsible Person : Signature :

Date :

Time:

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