Safety and Security aboard HMAS SIRIUS

Version 0.6 dated 24 May 10

Introduction

The safety of all personnel working on HMAS SIRIUS is of paramount importance along with the security of the ship

The intent of this presentation is to provide you with the necessary

information to be able to work safely onboard HMAS SIRIUS while

adhering to security requirements.

A questionnaire based on this presentation and the more

comprehensive Induction Booklet is to be successfully before

commencing any work on board the ship.

If you ever require assistance, ask your inductor or your supervisor

Note: Further inductions or information may be provided to you regarding your specific task

requirements and other work or transit areas such as Dockyards, Naval Bases etc

Duty of Care

Everyone has a legal “Duty of Care” in providing a safe place of

work while aboard. That means that:

All supervisors must ensure a safe system of work exists for

their employees prior to commencing a task

All supervisors must ensure that tasks are properly supervised

during the conduct of all tasks

All employees must ensure that conduct of their work neither

harms other individuals nor endangers themselves. All

employees are obliged to adhere to the safe system of work

provided

If you cannot work safely, then you don‟t work at all!

Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE)• Helmet (may be removed where head space is restricted)

• Long Sleeve Shirt and Trousers (of natural fibre ie “Cotton Drill”)

• Steel Capped Footwear; and

• Safety Glasses (Clear – below decks and Tinted – above deck)

(Additional PPE may be required for specific tasks – Hearing Protection, Welding Gloves etc)

• Slip, Slop, and Slap

Hearing Protection

Hearing Protection is to be worn in noise hazard areas, as sign

posted or when:

– a grinder, needle gun, or similarly noisy equipment is in

operation, or

– Hearing Protection is identified as risk mitigation within a Job

Hazard Analysis

If you are the operator of equipment which constitutes a noise

hazard, you must:

• Ensure that you inform others in your immediate work area of

the potential for noise and the possible need for Hearing

Protection

• Ensure Hearing Protection PPE is available at all times

Security

• The Main Gangway is the only point of access to the ship

• Access Pass (issued after successful completion of this

induction a photo identification) is to be placed on the Ship or

Contractor Access Board when boarding and removed when

disembarking

• All visitors or non-inducted persons must be full escorted at

the direction of ships staff or Prime Contractors in extended

maintenance periods – if in doubt speak with your supervisor

(No Induction = No Work)

• A brief by ship‟s staff may be given in regard to routes,

emergency situations, and other hazards associated with your

work – please pay attention

Security

• Restricted areas are not to be entered into without an escort.

Authority to enter from Ship‟s Staff may be given

• The right to search bags can be exercised by Ship‟s Staff

• Park in designated parking areas as directed

• Ship power outlets are not to be used

• Cameras/photography is not permitted without express

permission of Ship‟s Staff

• Contractor passes are to be displayed at all times

General Ship Safety

• No smoking, eating, drinking (bottled water excepted), or

using the toilets is permitted on board

• No alcohol may be consumed on board

• No mind altering or otherwise illegal substances may be

consumed or taken onto the ship (note that possession of

illegal substances may lead to prosecution)

• No work is to be conducted while under the influence of any

substance (including prescription medication and certain cold

and flu medications)

• Observe all safety signs and directions from Ship Staff and

Supervisors

• Use two hands when opening/closing hatches and doors

General Ship Safety

• No running

• Beware of slip, trip and fall hazards

• Beware of low piping and protruding objects when moving about the

ship

• If there is a lack of lighting below decks - keep to the left to avoid

collision

• Do not touch ship‟s Shore Power Cables unless authorised

• Possession of BIC lighters is prohibited

• Mobile phones must be turned off while on board and may not be

carried forward of the superstructure, even when turned off

• Electric and electronic equipment may not be operated forward of

the superstructure (unless certified as intrinsically safe)

Ladder Safety

Ladders can be deceptively dangerous and a slip potentially fatal.

Take care when using ship ladders with the following basic rules:

• Face the ladder and maintain 3

points of contact with the steps and

handrails

(ie 1 hand, 2 feet or 2 hands, 1 foot)

• Do not carry equipment while using

ladders

• Do not rush

• Take care to maintain your balance

Emergency Procedures

The Ship’s Main Evacuation Warning is tested every day

• The following terms are designated as Emergency Pipes and will

always be used in multiples of three (example – Fire! Fire! Fire!):

• Fire

• Flood

• Toxic Hazard

• Alarm

• Emergency Clear Lower Deck

• Unless preceded by the term “Exercise”, you must treat each and

every Emergency Pipe as an emergency and evacuate the vessel

Emergency Procedures on Hearing an Alarm

Stop work

Consider whether your escape route is still safe (your standard

escape route is to be determined prior to starting work, during the

risk assessment)

Evacuate in a safe, orderly manner, collecting your pass from the

Quartermaster either on leaving the ship or immediately after and

proceed to the evacuation assembly point

Leave all doors and hatches as you find them

Only return when directed to do so

If the emergency brow is used at the direction of Ship‟s Staff, ensure you

collect your pass from the Quartermaster before proceeding to the evacuation

assembly point

A White Flashing Light:

Indicates the presence of hydrogen

sulphide (sewer gas)

Note that while this gas initially smells of

rotten eggs, it destroys your sense of

smell and not detecting the odour of

rotten eggs does not mean the gas is not

present.

When flashing, evacuate the ship and go

to the Emergency Evacuation Area

immediately

Types of Visual Alarms – Hydrogen Sulphide(H2S, Sewer Gas)

Types of Visual Alarms – CO2 and Fire

A Red Flashing Light:

Indicates detection of smoke or fire or

the imminent release of CO2

When flashing, evacuate the ship and go

to the Emergency Evacuation Area

immediately

Types of Visual Alarms (Non Emergency)

A Blue Flashing light:

Indicates that a telephone is ringing

No evacuation necessary unless other

alarms are in operation or you are

directed to evacuate

Types of Visual Alarms – Machinery fault

An Orange flashing light:

Indicates a machinery fault

Generally no evacuation necessary,

but if the fault is severe, you may be

requested to evacuate and proceed to

the Emergency Evacuation Area

Working in the Main Engine Room

• The fire fighting equipment in the Main Engine Room includes a CO2

dump, which works by starving a fire of oxygen. It will kill any

unprotected person left in the compartment when it is released.

• For this reason, the entrance to the Main Engine Room has a board

to record the names of everyone in the compartment at all times:

When entering the Main Engine Room, you must use the

whiteboard to indicate that you are entering the compartment

When leaving the Main Engine Room, you must update the

whiteboard to indicate that you have left the compartment

If you fail to update the whiteboard on entering and leaving the

Main Engine Room, you may hamper effective fighting of a fire and

put your life and the lives of others at risk

Working in Machinery Compartments

• Contractors are only to enter the Main Engine Room and other machinery compartments in order to conduct work in that particular compartment.

Unless absolutely unavoidable, machinery compartments are NOT to be used to transit

through to other areas of the ship

Emergency Life Support Respiratory Device (ELSRD)

– Provides 8 minutes of air

– Check your work area for thelocation of the nearest device

– Only used in cases of anextreme emergency to exit the ship

– DO NOT use to re-enter a compartment in an attempt to retrieve equipment or personnel

Incident Reporting

You MUST report ALL incidents such as:

injuries

dangerous occurrences, and

near misses

to your Supervisor / Safety Officer

and the Officer of the Day (OOD)

IMMEDIATELY

“If we report, we can stop another similar incident and prevent an injury”

Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

• Prior to commencing any work a hazard risk assessment is to

be conducted and a JHA completed, approved by your

supervisor and signed by all team members and a copy given

to ASP

• The JHA and Work Pack (which includes instruction for the

task) must be available at the work location

• Any significant change in working conditions must be

considered in a supplementary risk assessment and the JHA

amended accordingly

Working Permits

Work permits are required for the following tasks:

Hot Work, and

Confined Space

The above topics are now covered in the following slides – if in doubt

talk with your supervisor

Hot Work

• Any Hot Work, including welding, burning, and grinding, must be

approved by ship staff and the contractor Fire Protection Officer

(FPO), where applicable, with a Permit

• 24 Hours notice is required prior to work

• A qualified Fire Sentry is required with:

• 2 suitable fire extinguishers

• water bucket

• cleaning cloths

• squirt bottle

• gloves, and

• a copy of the permit

Hot Work (continued)

• A thorough inspection of adjacent compartments at the conclusion

of Hot Works is required to ensure no smouldering material is

present

• A risk assessment is to be completed prior to starting any Hot

Work and a JHA completed

• Oxy-acetylene bottles must be fitted with Flashback Arresters,

both at the bottle and at the handpiece. When not in use, the

bottles are to be isolated and hoses drained. The bottles are to

be either stored in the locker provided on the quarterdeck, if space

permits, or removed from the ship

(Further assessment may be required by Ship’s Staff to deconflict

any tasks in the immediate areas of Hot Work)

A confined space is any enclosed or partially enclosed space that

has limited means of access and / or egress and / or has the

potential for atmospheric change

Ship’s Staff are to conduct initial opening of ALL tanks

(Ship‟s staff will conduct the first atmosphere test of the tank and provide the first “gas free” certificate. All subsequent testing and certification will be

conducted by the organisation working in the tank.)

Advise your supervisor 24 hrs before first entry is required to complete a task in a Confined Space

Confined Space Activities

– Complete the Confined Space Permit, conduct a risk assessment

and complete a JHA

– Obtain confirmation from Ship‟s Staff as to the condition of the

Confined Space

– Only trained personnel to enter confined space. Correct PPE MUST

be worn

– Confined Space Permit and JHA located at the task, including gas

free testing results

– Confined Space Sentry must be in place prior to entry

– Ensure appropriate signage is erected and the area is roped off

– Inform Ship‟s Staff of the condition of the Confined Space at the end

of the task

Confined Space Activities – Key Points

Radiation Hazard (RADHAZ)

Each person working in a RADHAZ zone, including crane lifts/jibbing

or travelling on or above 01 deck, boat decks (including boat davits) &

masts MUST contact the OOD, before commencing work/activity and

gain permission to work

Each person must sign (or counter sign the Working Aloft Register)

in and out every time, including meal breaks, when proceeding

anywhere above 01 deck. The OOD must sign approval

When working aloft, barricade areas below,

provide a sentry, and sign post.

The RADHAZ keyboard is located at the gangway

A RADHAZ Burn hurts

RADHAZ Warning Signs

RADHAZ areas are marked with broad Red

lines with red arrows pointing to the radiation

hazard

A typical RADHAZ Warning Sign

Working at Height

• Qualified persons and certified equipment are to be used at all times.

• A sentry is required when working within the ship mast areas

• A Job Hazard Assessment (JHA) is to be completed before going

aloft

• The Working Aloft Register is to be signed by each person going

aloft – before and after any work

• All tools and equipment used at height must be secured to lanyards

• DO NOT lean on hand or guard rails

• Barricade or cover all open penetrations to reduce the risk of a fall

from one level to another with approved material

• Ladders must be in a serviceable condition and securely fastened in

place

ASP– Isolations MUST be completed in accordance

with

your Work Instruction/ Risk Assessment

– Dual Tagging procedures apply – both the

Contractor and the Ship are to place their own

tag and the Danger Tag Log is to be

completed by both

– All contractors must always confirm isolations

with Ship‟s Staff prior to commencing work

(noting that all equipment may be locked out)

Isolations (Electrical / Mechanical / Hydraulic / Air)

Isolations (Electrical / Mechanical / Hydraulic / Air) - continued

– Ensure a physical measurement of „NO

VOLTS‟ is present for all electrical isolations

– Details required on the isolation include Job

Number, Contractor Reference Number,

Ship‟s Reference Number, Equipment Type

and Person in Control of Tag

All isolation requests must go through your

supervisor and be performed together with

Ship‟s Staff

ASP

Electrical Safety

• All Power Equipment must have a current Test

and Tag certification

• RCD:s must be used

• Check all electrical equipment before use

• Elevate all cables where possible, use plastic

hooks etc

• Avoid running cables and services through Doors

• Remove leads from Work Areas and Watertight

Hatches daily

• DO NOT use electrical equipment near wet

surfaces

If in doubt, ask

Scaffolding

Erected / dismantled / modified by only those who

hold the appropriate Certificate of Competency

Must be erected in accordance with the

SCAFFTAG system and the relevant

Australian Standard (AS)

Must not be used until a SCAFTAG is in place

Must be inspected by a scaffolder, signed, and

dated, within a 4 week period or if the working

conditions are altered

If the scaffold is tagged „not to be used‟ – don‟t!

Barricading work areas

A barricade is put in place to restrict access to a potentially hazardous area

Any person undertaking hazardous activities which may impact upon

other workers must barricade the work area:

use warning signs, sentries, screens, close off compartments etc for

welding, burning, needle gunning, grinding, painting etc

Notify your supervisor & OOD when barricading areas

Ensure Contact details / Point of Contact is placed on the barricade i.e.

mobile phone number, Ship extension number etc

NEVER BREACH A BARRICADE

Hazardous Substances

– A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must be available for

all hazardous substances being used (copies with the JHA)

– All Hazardous Substances not specified in the work

instructions must be logged in Hazard Log Book located at

the Gangway

– Only minimal quantities of Hazardous Substances are to be

taken on board

– Lids must be secured whilst being carried on board and when

not in use

– Remove all Hazardous Substances from the ship when you

disembark

– All Hazardous Substances must be stored & disposed of

according to statutory requirements

Cranes/Mobile Plant/Lifting Equipment

Must only be operated by authorised, trained and competent persons

Restrict access to the lift area by barricading and erecting signage

The Dogman controls the lift area - obey their instructions!!

Clear area of personnel before lifting

Never give anyone a lift on plant or equipment

Crane bookings require 24 hours notice

Plant/Lifting equipment and lifting tackle must be certified

A risk assessment is to be conducted and a JHA completed prior to any

lift

Safety helmets must be worn at all times during crane ops

Radiation Hazards may impact on a lift – Check first!

ZINC CHROMATE

ALL Zinc Chromate Paint removal

must be performed by authorised

contractor / personnel

Paint removal includes grinding,

cutting, scraping, needle gunning,

paint stripper application etc

Tested negative Tested Positive

Manual HandlingMany serious, painful and long lasting injuries occur when moving

material, equipment etc.

However, the risk of injury can be significantly reduced if we observe

some basic rules:

• Check the lift first

• If the load is too heavy, get help

• Where possible use mechanical equipment

• When lifting, face load, keep back straight and lift with legs - not your

back

• Never twist when lifting

• When lifting overhead, do not overreach. Lift to a platform,

reposition then lift further; and

• When group lifting, nominate someone to “direct” the lift and ensure

the area is clear of obstructions.

First Aid

☻ Seek immediate first aid

First Aid Box – Located within the ship and/orSite Hut

First Aid requirements should be detailed within the task‟s Job Hazard Analysis

In an Emergency, contact a Ship‟s Representative or your Supervisor who will arrange the appropriate assistance

Eye Wash Stations will be positioned as appropriate

Environment

Protecting the environment is the responsibility of everyone on site

– Waste Water

– Chemicals (paint, solvents or oil)

– Transfer of liquids

– Dispose of waste

– Report any spills or leaks immediately to gangway staff

– Reduce noise pollution where possible

Do the right thing!

General Housekeeping

• DO NOT leave trade waste aboard. Remove waste on a daily basis

• Tidy as you go

• Keep work area free of trip hazards

• Ensure equipment is serviceable, secured and neatly stored if left

aboard

• Remove potential fire hazards such as rags and flammable liquids

• DO NOT remove any ships equipment without authority, including

the repositioning of RAN safety equipment

• Ensure opened systems are suitably protected to prevent

contamination

If you don‟t need something onboard please remove it

Remember:

You MUST report ALL incidents such as:

injuries

dangerous occurrences, and

near misses

to your Supervisor / Safety Officer

and the Officer of the Day (OOD)

IMMEDIATELY

“If we report, we can stop another similar incident and prevent an injury”

Questionnaire

Please complete the questionnaire, if in hardcopy return it to your

inductor / supervisor.

If you require any assistance at all, please do not hesitate to contact

your inductor / supervisor prior to submitting the questionnaire.

Any inquires or comments in regard to this induction can be directed to:

OHS&E Manager

ASP SHIP MANAGEMENT

6 Leach Crescent, Rockingham, Perth WA 6168

Phone (08) 9529 4311