NVIC 08-14 Task 7.1.A

Observe safe working practices.

PSSR-X3.1 Know the importance of adhering to safe working practices at all times.

When asked to describe areas or conditions aboard ship where injuries are common (frequent or more likely) and special attention to prevention is needed,

the candidate describes in writing areas or conditions aboard ship where injuries are common (frequent or more likely) and special attention to prevention is needed.

The candidate describes (or selects an answer that describes) common shipboard hazards and how to control them, such as:

1. Slippery surfaces;
2. Stairwells and ladders;
3. Dimly lit areas;
4. Areas of moving machinery;
5. Mooring lines, and coiled lines or hoses;
6. Electrical hazards;
7. Hot surfaces;
8. Chemicals; and
9. Areas of entrapment such as tanks and other confined spaces.