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Division 7.1

United Kingdom

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The boatman shall be able to adhere to safe working rules, understand the importance of health and safety rules and the importance of the environment.

The boatman shall be able to:

COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

1.

work according to instructions and rules for safety at work and prevention of accidents;
  1. 1..

    Knowledge of the advantages of safe working practices.

  2. 2..

    Knowledge of the nature of on board hazards.

  3. 3..

    Ability to prevent dangers related to on board hazards, for example:

    • movements of the craft;

    • provision for safe embarkation and disembarkation of the craft (e.g. gangplank, ship’s boat);

      • safely stowing movable objects;

      • working with machinery;

      • recognising electric hazards;

      • fire precautions and firefighting;

      • professional use of hand tools;

      • professional use of portable power tools;

      • compliance with health and hygiene;

      • removal of slip, fall and tripping hazards.

  4. 4..

    Knowledge of relevant health and safety working instructions during activities that take place on board.

  5. 5..

    Knowledge of applicable regulations concerning safe and sustainable working conditions.

  6. 6..

    Ability to prevent accidents in activities which might be hazardous to personnel or craft related to

    • loading and unloading cargoes;

    • mooring and unmooring;

    • working aloft;

    • working with chemicals;

    • working with batteries;

    • presence in engine-room;

    • lifting loads (manually and mechanically);

    • entry into and working in enclosed spaces.

  7. 7..

    Ability to understand orders and to communicate with others in relation to on-board duties.

2.

use personal protective equipment to prevent accidents;
  1. 1..

    Knowledge of personal protective equipment.

  2. 2..

    Ability to use personal protective equipment, for example:

    • eye protection,

    • respiratory protection,

    • ear protection,

    • head protection,

    • protective clothing.

3.

take required precautions before entering enclosed spaces.
  1. 1..

    Knowledge of the hazards associated with entering enclosed spaces.

  2. 2..

    Knowledge of precautions to be taken and tests or measurements to be carried out to determine whether or not an enclosed space has been made safe for entry, and while working in enclosed space.

  3. 3..

    Ability to apply safety instructions before entering certain spaces on board for example:

    • holds,

    • coffer dams,

    • double hull.

  4. 4..

    Ability to take precautions concerning work in enclosed spaces.