Towing & Ship-Assist · Crew Safety
Personal protective equipment expected of a deckhand working tow gear on deck includes:
- ASandals and shorts
- BA work vest/PFD, hard hat, gloves, and steel-toed boots as required by the safety management system✓ Correct
- CNo PPE if the weather is good
- DOnly sunglasses
Explanation
Deck work around heavy gear under load demands a work vest/PFD near the water, hard hat, gloves, and protective footwear, as specified by the towing safety management system. Proper PPE and staying clear of the bight are basic line-handling safety.
Authority: 46 CFR Subchapter M; company SMS; 29 CFR (OSHA shoreside)
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