Division 0.7

1.

1. 1..

   Knowledge of safe working methods.

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

   • safely stow 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 the 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 activities which might be hazardous to personnel or craft, for example:

   • loading or unloading cargoes,

   • mooring and unmooring,

   • working aloft,

   • working with chemicals,

   • working with batteries,

   • during presence in engine-room,

   • lifting loads (manually and mechanically),

   • entry into and working in enclosed spaces.

2.

1. 1..

   Knowledge of procedures to use the required equipment for safe working on board.

2. 2..

   Ability to use personal protective equipment, for example:

   • eye protection,

   • respiratory protection,

   • ear protection,

   • head protection,

   • protective clothing.

3.

1. 1..

   Ability to use swimming skills for rescue operations.

2. 2..

   Ability to use rescue equipment in the case of rescue operations.

3. 3..

   Ability to rescue and transport a casualty.

4.

1. 1..

   Knowledge of procedures to follow in an evacuation situation (according to local features on board).

2. 2..

   Ability to keep escape routes free.

5.

6.

1. 1..

   Knowledge of the possible causes of fire during different activities as well as classification of fires according to the European standard EN or equivalent.

2. 2..

   Knowledge of the elements of the combustion process.

3. 3..

   Ability to apply the basics of firefighting procedures.

7.

1. 1..

   Knowledge of different characteristics and classes of fire extinguishers.

2. 2..

   Ability to apply various methods of firefighting and extinguishing equipment and fixed installations for example:

   • classes of fire extinguishers,

   • use of different types of portable extinguishers,

   • influence of wind while approaching the fire.

8.

1. 1..

   Knowledge of general principles of first aid including appreciation of body structure and functions on board a craft after assessment of a situation.

2. 2..

   Ability to maintain physical and mental condition and personal hygiene in the case of first aid.

3. 3..

   Knowledge of relevant measures in the case of accidents in accordance with recognised best practices.

4. 4..

   Ability to assess needs of casualties and threats to own safety.

5. 5..

   Ability to perform required measures in cases of emergency, including to:

   1. a))

      position casualty,

   2. b))

      apply resuscitation techniques,

   3. c))

      control bleeding,

   4. d))

      apply appropriate measures of basic shock management,

   5. e))

      apply appropriate measures in the event of burns and scalds, including accidents caused by electric current,

   6. f))

      rescue and transport a casualty.

6. 6..

   Ability to improvise bandages and materials in emergency kit.