The first part of this Topic described how to “scan” for hazards or “at risk” situations that could result in an accident and possible injury to a worker

	Identifying Safety Hazards
Safety Management System 2007		SMS ST028 2007

This chart is used to identify actual hazards of the offshore catering and housekeeping industry: the tasks, equipment and tools, and the environment. It describes the real problems they pose based on actual incidents that have occurred and the steps to taken to eliminate, or reduce the risk of these hazards.

WHAT	POTENTIAL HAZARD	CORRECT
Protruding objects on decking or hallways	Striking against	Mark with yellow tape or some type of warning Report to operator
Bunks	Falling from when getting out to go to work	Stretch (exercise) your body to gain flexibility before getting out of bunk Take special precaution when placing feet in ladder rungs when going up or down
	Hitting head	Ask for lower bunk, if tendency to be startled in sleep Cover any thing you could hit your head on with a towel(s)
	When changing linen or making up top bunk: Slips, falls	Use movable stepladder when doing this task to move down the bunk as you make it up. When using bunk ladder, extend only as far as the arms will reach. Never overreach
Cabinet doors	Hitting against	Always close after use
Cables/hoses/ropes	Slip, trip and fall	Remove from walkway Tape down if unable to remove Warning signs if unable to remove or tape Report to operator
Can/can top	Cuts or lacerations	Use cutting glove when handling can tops Place loose or partially loose tops inside cans and bend mouth of can shut to prevent top from coming out Handle can around the middle or bottom, not the mouth where it has been cut open Never place hand inside mouth of open can, use a utensil
Chemicals	Inhalation of poisonous gas caused by mixing chemicals Splashing of chemicals in eyes	Never mix chemicals of any kind unless mixing a sanitizer solution of water and bleach, then mark the bottle Never use a chemical without a label If you do not know ask! Wear goggles, or safety glasses
Doors	Hitting against Being hit by	Beware of sharp edges on door frames Beware when approaching a closed door that swings out towards you. Beware opening or closing a door in high winds. Use both hands or ask for help. Do not go outside in high winds
Floors and other walking surfaces	Slip, trip, fall	Wear non-skid steel-toed safety shoes Place wet floor signs if area wet from mopping Clean up other wet spills Remove all obstacles in your path, or negotiate around them Never clutter walkways; put everything in its correct place (pantry, storage closet, etc.) Watch where you are going at all times Take your time, do not get in a hurry Take slow, deliberate steps with feet pointed slightly outward when walking in wet conditions (i.e. outside deck) Keep one hand on handrail at all times Do not carry a load that prevents you from seeing your feet or the path you are taking

If you are unsure of how to safely perform a task, review JSA and ASK your supervisor!