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Results for "Toolbox talk"
What is a toolbox talk and when is it done?
What a toolbox talk is, when it happens before shipboard work, and how it turns the risk assessment and permit into a shared plan.
Shipboard OperationsWhat must be checked before enclosed space entry?
The core precautions before entering an enclosed space — atmosphere testing, permit, ventilation, standby and communications — because these spaces still kill seafarers.
Shipboard OperationsWhat is a snap-back zone and why is mooring so dangerous?
A snap-back zone is the area a mooring line may whip through if it parts under tension — mooring decks are among the most dangerous places on a ship.
Shipboard OperationsWhat is a risk assessment on a ship and how is it done?
A shipboard risk assessment systematically identifies the hazards of a task, evaluates the risk and puts controls in place before the work begins.
Shipboard OperationsWhat is a near miss on a ship and why is reporting it important?
A near miss is an event that could have caused injury, damage or pollution but happened not to — reporting them lets a ship correct hazards before they cause a real accident.
