Working aloft

Permit, harness, secondary lines, communication with watch officer.

Why it matters

Falls from height are a leading cause of fatal seafarer accidents. The controls are simple but routinely skipped.

Common hazards

• Single-line failure.
• Mast / radar safety not isolated.
• Falling tools.
• Sudden vessel movement.

Practical checklist

• Permit-to-work signed.
• Radar, whistle, antennae isolated.
• Twin-line harness; second line as fall arrest.
• Tools tethered.
• Look-out radio-linked to watch officer.

Last verified 15 days ago