IMCASafety Flash
Uncertified bosun’s chairs
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 24/23
- Date
- Themes
- Competence and TrainingInspection and MaintenancePersonal Protective EquipmentWorking at Height
Summary
A Member conducting management visits to vessels discovered three separate cases where “bosun’s chairs” or similar support structures for working at height activities related to painting and repair works, had been fabricated by crew from wooden boards and ropes.
IMCA SF 24/23. Themes: competence and training, inspection and maintenance, personal protective equipment, working at height.
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