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Good practice Hatch opening

NUMBER 84

GOOD PRACTICE

Secure railing or bars to prevent a fall Complying with safety regulations and reducing risk of accidents

Every ship should establish procedures to eliminate risk when any of her hatches are open.

BAD PRACTICE

No measures taken to protect personnel from open hatch Cables and rubbish are a trip hazard. Next to the unguarded hatch they present a deadly risk No co-ordination of safety in a busy working environment

Its your ship and equipment look after them and they will look after you

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For further information please contact: Loss Prevention Department, Thomas Miller P&I Ltd. Tel: +44 20 7204 2307 Fax: +44 20 7283 6517. Email: lossprevention.ukclub@thomasmiller.com

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