Issue 17 - Accidents

01 May 2008 Issue 17 Resource

One hand for the ship and one for yourself

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01 May 2008

Issue 17: Accidents illustration

Illustration for Issue 17: Accidents illustration

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01 May 2008

Mitigating slip, trip and fall hazards

Ways to prevent occupational accidents

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01 May 2008

Alert 17 - Accidents

Video for Alert 17 - Accidents

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02 Sep 2013

'Ships are inherently dangerous places'

Crews who are familiar with their surroundings throughout the ship continue to suffer injuries from slips, trips and falls. Perhaps this is an extension of the problem regularly highlighted in accident investigation reports - complacency not just in watch keeping terms but in general behaviour around the ship.

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13 Sep 2013

Using good design practice to reduce slip, trip and fall accidents

Slips, trips and falls (STFs) are the leading causes of injuries for personnel working onboard commercial ships, sometimes even resulting in death. In addition to their human cost, STFs can also lead to significant expenses for shipowners, P&I clubs and insurance companies. Reducing their occurrence is therefore of paramount importance.

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16 Sep 2013

Editorial (17)

There is much documentary evidence to suggest that slips, trips and falls account for a high percentage of occupational accidents onboard ship.

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