02 February 2017
Amendments to the Code of Safe Working Practices issued
On October 2016, the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers amended to include additional issues the following sections:
Entry into enclosed spaces;
The operation of watertight doors;
Working at height and over the side, in line with new legislation;
Scaffolding;
Means of access;
Mooring, especially small vessels;
Handling of chemicals and other substances that can be hazardous to health including health surveillance.
