PERSONAL SAFETY ON CAR CARRIERS & RORO'S

Code No: 562

Video Running Time: 14 minutes

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Car carriers and RoRos present special; risks arising from their specific design features and cargo operations. For this reason, all personnel joining such trips must attend special training programmes.

The module stresses the importance and preparation prior to cargo operations and car deck inspections so that everyone is familiar with the process and their respective roles. Everyone working on board must extend a duty of care towards stevedores and drivers.

Also covered is the importance of regular deck inspections whilst at sea, ventilating the vehicle deck area before entering and checking for loose and protruding lashings. Semi-trailers and hazardous cargo containers are mentioned as are the reasons for smoking and refuelling prohibitions.