Boatyard Safety

[skipperpete]

Oh, “Crocs” are the complete opposite to safety footwear.

[Icarus]

Originally Posted by Alge Thomas

Hi to all..


I'm new here, and will soon be involved in managing safety in a boatyard. I have been wondering what the biggest cause of accidents is in the boating industry when boats are onshore?
I should imagine its falls from height, transport, lifting & stacking, chemicals, water safety etc.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.


Regards


Al Thomas

Seriously?

[cg40boat]

Watch for back injuries from guys bending over for hours on end while holding a sander working on a hull.

[colinalleck]

Good luck with the career, don’t know what country you are in but suggest you speak with national safety council, local ohsa or workcover Dept,
You don’t need to reinvest the wheel, it will be like managing a building site but only worse as owners who work on their boats generally have has no safety training or induction.