Worker's Safety Handbook for the Marine Industries

Worker’s Safety Handbook for the Marine Industries

In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To

  • Check the OK/Safe For Use Tag before using scaffolding

  • Wear a secured safety harness at all times

  • Ensure scaffolds have top and mid guardrails

  • Never modify scaffolding

  • Barricade or cover floor openings

  • Maintain three points of contact on ladders

  • Avoid using forklifts to reach high areas

  • Use stairs instead of chairs or stools to reach higher levels

In the Worker’s Safety for the Marine Industries course, you will gain essential knowledge and skills to enhance your safety when operating at heights. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to demonstrate the proper procedure for securing a safety harness to an anchorage point with an independent lifeline, a critical competence to prevent falls and ensure your personal safety. You will learn to describe not only the process but also the importance of using these safety measures effectively in your day-to-day work within marine environments.

Module 1: Scaffolding Safety

Check the OK/Safe For Use Tag before using scaffolding. Wear a secured safety harness. Only use scaffolds with top and mid guardrails. Do not modify scaffolding.


Module 2: Fall Protection & Safe Access

Barricade or cover floor openings. Avoid shortcuts. Maintain three points of contact on ladders. Do not use forklifts to reach high areas. Secure your safety harness on hanging scaffolds.


Module 3: Safe Work Practices

Keep the work area clean. Follow warning signs. Wear a safety harness when required. Use stairs, not chairs or stools, to reach higher levels.