Hot work in docks Health and Safety Executive（热在码头工作健康和安全执行）.pdfVIP

HealthHealth andand SafetySafety ExecutiveExecutive Hot work in docks HSE information sheet Docks Information Sheet No 6 (Revised) This information sheet is one of a series issued by the A lot of hot work at docks is undertaken in connection Transportation Section of HSE’s Services, with construction, maintenance or repair operations. Transportation and Safety Unit. It gives guidance to On ships in docks hot work may be carried out in dock and harbour authorities, terminal operators, connection with routine maintenance or voyage repairs contractors, ship’s masters and all other people and some cargo handling operations, eg the fitting carrying out hot work, on the precautions that should and removal of guide bars to prevent snagging on the be taken in connection with hot work at docks and on cleats of hatch covers. ships in them. It is not intended to apply to hot work carried out in shipyards. Responsibilities Introduction Most hot work operations involve a number of people, all of whom have responsibilities for ensuring that the Over the years hot work in docks, both on ships and work is carried out safely. onshore, has resulted in many serious fires and explosions that have caused death and serious Too often incidents have occurred when people have injuries. As long ago as 1847, the legislation relating to