dangers associated with mooring and unmooring duties: being hit by a line being thrown down from a vessel stepping inside the bight of a line being struck by a parting line mixing rings and wire rope falling off the edge of the wharf into the water back strain from carrying a line, heaving on a line ‘snap back’ in the event of a line breaking trip hazards such as crane lines hazards and safety-related problems that may occur during mooring and unmooring operations, and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions individual differences and acceptable behaviour when working with others legal rights and responsibilities of management, crew and others methods for safely mooring and unmooring ocean-going vessels procedures for calculating stresses on lifting gear used in cargo handling operations relevant documentation and records: mooring and unmooring plans, procedures, checklists and instructions relevant sections of maritime regulations concerning mooring and unmooring operations rope and equipment manufacturer instructions and procedures safety instructions and procedures instructions of relevant maritime authorities reports and records of safety incidents or emergencies relevant port and vessel safety and security requirements and regulations relevant WHS/OHS legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures reporting requirements for safety incidents or emergencies that occur during mooring or unmooring operations safety drills and equipment used for lines launches safety instructions for using ropes and other equipment during mooring and unmooring operations safety management procedures for mooring and unmooring ocean-going vessels use, type and application of PPE required when undertaking mooring and unmooring activities. |