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Say YES statement

Care for people is in the heart of our organisation. All people
working at Van Oord, employees and contractors alike, are expected
to be proactive in meeting their responsibility to work safely.
Only by working together we can reach our ultimate goal of
eliminating all personal injuries and guarding the environment.
We at Van Oord say YES to safety and we want to express how our
people support the safety principles and life saving rules. We want
to demonstrate our leadership and inspire others to embrace
safety. To say YES to safety means taking care for ourselves, each
other and the environment in which we work. This commitment
will serve the interests of our clients and other stakeholders
and enable our company to deliver its best performance.

Pieter van Oord

Chief Executive Officer
January 2016
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Safety principles
take responsibility for my own
health & safety and that of others
Be fit, alert and take care of each other

am a role model and demonstrate

safety leadership
Act as a professional and set an example to others

am open to feedback and challenge others

Giving and receiving feedback provides you the opportunity to learn

adhere to the procedures, instructions and

life saving rules
Make sure you are familiar with the rules

report incidents, near misses and ideas

for improvement
Share your observations and lessons learned to strenghten
the organisation

YES, commit to the safety principles and

inspire others to do the same.
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take responsibility for my own

health & safety and that of others
Be fit, alert and take care of each other

am a role model and demonstrate

safety leadership
Act as a professional and set an example to others

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The VOMS complies with: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, SCC, ISM Code, ISPS Code,
CO2 performance ladder (level 5).

The main processes of the Van Oord Management System

(VOMS) are described in corporate procedures. The system
applies to the execution of all activities and provides a
framework for managing the companys activities and risks.
In the VOMS, the Van Oord main processes can be divided
into three categories:
Generic processes: These are integral processes applicable within
Van Oord worldwide for all projects, vessels, yards and offices.
Project management: It comprises the main steps which are
managed during the project, from acquisition and tendering to
realisation, to ensure a planned and controlled project execution,
resulting in deliverables that meet the client requirements and
the best operational performance. Documents can be found in
the CP toolkit for each stage of this process.
Ship management: These processes provide procedures to ensure
qualified crew, maintenance of equipment, voyage preparation of
equipment and control of ship documentation and compliance with
applicable class and flag state rules and regulation.
Follow the VOMS page, the Ship Management newsfeed and
the Project Office page on the Van Oord intranet to easily stay
informed of updated procedures and instructions.

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HSE risk management

approach
Integrating the HSE risk management approach into the
Van Oord processes, from preparation to delivery, is a key
element of proactively controlling hazardous situations
in the workplace. By assessing the activities in advance,
we try to reduce the likelihood and severity of incidents
in a systematic way. Communicating the outcome of a risk
assessment, including mitigating measures and active
supervision, is vital to safeguard workers from injury
and ill health.
Using the HSE risk management flow chart, you will be guided
through the main precautions step by step. Start preparations
for the work by identifying the hazards and assessing the risk.
Depending on the risk profile, you may have to perform a Job Safety
Analysis (JSA) and, if applicable, arrange for a Permit To Work (PTW).
In addition, just before starting the job, you must always conduct
a Last Minute Risk Assessment (LMRA) with the workers.
Active supervision is crucial during execution of the work.

Routine activity

Non-routine activity

High-risk activity

Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

Based on Method Statement, Safe Work Practice,
RAT and PRADA

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

Explain and discuss with participants
and sign off on document

Permit To Work (PTW)*

Confirm controls with participants
and sign off on document

Last Minute Risk Assessment (LMRA)

Last check before starting the work

Supervision
Active supervision during execution of the work
and if not safe use your stop the job authority

Applicable for 9 high-risk and non-routine activity: diving permit; electrical permit, lifting permit, mechanical
*permit,
hot work permit, entry permit, working at height permit, general cold work permit, excavation permit.

Hazard Identification
/Risk Assessment
Suitable and sufficient risk assessments must be carried
out prior to commencing activities on-site, at the office
and on marine equipment.
The Risk Assessment Tool (RAT) for marine equipment and the
Project Risk Assessment Database (PRADA) are practical tools for
defining the hazards of Van Oords standard activities.
How to assess the risk
1. Identify the hazards that could arise from the activity
(use Safe Work Practices and hazard identification sheet).
2. Identify who (or what) might be harmed and how.
3. Evaluate the risk arising and decide on mitigating measures
(use the risk matrix).
4. Record findings and implement them.
5. Review and update the Risk Assessment when necessary.

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Alcohol and drugs policy statement

Van Oord has a zero tolerance policy on the use or being
under the influence of alcohol and/or unauthorised drugs
during working hours. If found under the influence of
alcohol and/or unauthorized drugs, disciplinary actions
will be taken. This applies to all employees and persons
working on behalf of Van Oord.
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Basic hierarchy of control

The ways of controlling risk are ranked from the highest level
of protection and reliability to the lowest as indicated below.
This ranking is referred to as the hierarchy of risk control and
it must be complied with at all times.
The Safe Work Practices have been divided into the following categories:
Most
effective

Least
effective

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Elimination

Discontinue use of product, equipment,

cease work process, automation.

Substitution

Replace with a similar item that does the

same job but with a lower hazard level.

Engineering
Controls

Isolate people and put a barrier between

the person and the hazard.

Administrative
Controls

Change the process, procedures,

rosters, training etc.

PPE

Protect the worker with Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE).

Safe Work Practices (SWP) are prepared for activities that we consider high-risk
or that resulted in incidents in the past. The Safe Work Practices have been
The Safe Work Practices have been divided into the following categories:
divided into the following categories:
Life saving rules for instance, lifting, dropped objects, etc.
Occupational exposure for instance, asbestos, heat stress, etc.
Specific activities for instance, anchor handling, towing, etc.
Environmental instructions for instance, waste management, refuelling, etc.
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Job Safety Analysis

A Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is intended to identify the potential
hazards of each step of a job and to recommend the safest
way to get the job done. When the Risk Assessment determines
that an activity is non-routine and/or has a high initial risk,
a JSA has to be prepared. The JSA will be communicated and
discussed prior to start the activity. All attendees will sign to
indicate that they have read and understood the JSA and will
work in accordance with it.
The process to prepare a JSA consist of four elements that are
present in every task. These elements are known by the acronym PEPE:

Process (procedures, standards, laws and regulations,

Safe Work Practices, permits).

Environment (access and egress, weather, cold, dust, noise,

other workers, housekeeping).

People (untrained, inexperienced, unsupervised, stress, fatigue).

Equipment, materials and tools (sharp, hot, vibrating, heavy,

contains pinch points, needs to be isolated, certification).

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am open to feedback and challenge others

Giving and receiving feedback provides you the opportunity
to learn

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Permit to Work
Permit to Work (PTW) is a system used to ensure that certain
categories of potentially high-risk or non-routine activities are
performed only after specific permission (in the form of a PTW)
has been obtained and controls implemented. Several people
can be working on different locations and therefore central
coordination of the permits issued is essential. The PTW helps
communication between all those involved.
Van Oord requires the following permits to be used*:

Diving

Working on electrical systems

Lifting

Working on mechanical systems

Hot work

Entry and working in confined spaces

Working at height

General cold work permit

Excavation permit

* depending on the activity, it may be possible to have two permits

in place for one activity e.g. entry in confined spaces and hot work.

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Roles and responsibilities

A permit-to-work system can only be fully effective if the permits
are coordinated and controlled by a responsible authority and the
system is adequately supervised and monitored to make sure that
the specified procedures are being followed. We have the following
roles and responsibilities:
Person in charge accepts the permit, i.e. supervisor of the job.

Permit authoriser authorises/approves the permit, i.e. Master/

Works Manager.
Permit coordinator keeps an overview of all outstanding permits.

ENTRY PERMIT

WORK DESCRIPTION

1. PERMIT NUMBER

2. PERMIT DETAILS
Confined space location

Number of CS / manhole:

Description of work

Duration of activity: Start

Will hot work be conducted in a confined space ?

Ventilation:

Natural / fresh air:

Yes

End

/ State Hot work permit number (add copy):

Mechanical ventilation:

No

Name of standby person

Competent

Yes

No

Yes

No

3. ATMOSPHERIC TESTING (record readings prior to entry and every 30 minutes, please state time of reading more space on other side)
Max
value

CO ppm

Max
value

Max
value

O2 %

H2S ppm

Max
value

CO2 %

Max
value

SF6 ppm

Max
value

H2 ppm

Max
value

Max
value

OTHER

MEASUREMENTS

LEL %

ENTRY / EXIT

PRECAUTIONS

4. CHECKLIST / PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED AND TAKEN

* strike through which is not applicable

Isolation needed * : electrical / mechanical / pipeline / other:_________________________________ checked by: _____________________

Communication: continuous communication established prior to entry:

Yes / No * Describe: radio / lifeline / voice / other: ______________

Applicable PPE in place: gloves / boots / eye protection / rescue equipment / gas detector / body harness / hard hat / hearing protection
Other equipment in place: ladder / lighting / line line / other _________________________________________________ (please state)
Emergency Plan and Emergency equipment in place (tripod / life line, EEBD, BA set, etc.) ____________________________ (please state)
Safe means of access / egress and adequate illumination

5. ENTRY LOG AND EXIT LOG (more space on other side)

Competent

NAME

TIME IN

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

6. ACCEPTANCE / AUTHORIZATION
CLOSE OUT

TIME OUT

Date

Position

Signature

Time

Closed out by Permit Authorizer

Name
Position

AUTHORIZE by Permit Authorizer

Date

Position

Permit close out communicated to

and registered by Permit
Coordinator (if applicable)

Permit closed

Name

Name

TIME OUT

7. CLOSE OUT

ACCEPT by Person-in-Charge

6A. EXTENSION

TIME IN

Time

Date

Time

Signature

Signature

Y / N (CIRCLE WHICH IS APPLICABLE)

Extension approved by Permit Authorizer. Name

Position

Signature

Date

Time

QHSE-HSE-IN-012-06 rev. 4

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Last Minute Risk

Assessment
A Last Minute Risk Assessment (LMRA)* is conducted just
before the start of each work activity. The LMRA is a safety
evaluation of the task to be performed prior to starting work.
Conducting a LMRA consists of reviewing the task to be
performed in order to ensure that the work that is about to
be carried out does not involve any unforeseen risks such as
weather changes.

Last Minute Risk Assessment (LMRA)

Before you start:
Do you understand the risks
linked to the job?
Do you have the right equipment
to do your work safely?
Is your work area clean
and orderly (housekeeping)?
Do you know your co-workers
and supervisor of the job?
Do you know what to do in
case of an emergency?
Do you use the required PPE?

If all

start the job or

Did you think about:

Weather conditions
Spills and leaks
Access and escape routes
Other work and people
around you
Underground cables and pipes
Heavy machinery working
around you
Permit to Work

Did you take sufficient

measures?
Ingenious people care

*LMRA can be read as Dynamic Risk Assessment

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Supervision
The supervisor monitors all processes, delegated activities,
responsibilities and tasks in an active way. Supervision must
be performed at all times during a shift, day and night.
Being responsible for supervision during the execution
of the job means:

informing workers about the hazards and dangers of the job;

conducting job safety analyses and toolbox talks;

ensuring that workers understand the job instructions;

ensuring that workers have the knowledge and skills to do the job;

making sure workers wear and use the right PPE.

We expect the supervisor to:

oversee the activities and responsibilities of the workers;

be proactively involved in the management of risks at the workplace;

be aware of the hazards and dangers of a specific job;

provide feedback to workers;

listen and respond to your workers concerns; empower a worker

to stop the job if he/she is uncertain of the safe working

conditions or if he/she sees an unsafe act.

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Follow the QHSE newsfeed on Van Oord intranet

Click FOLLOW in the top right hand corner of the QHSE
newsfeed to keep up with the latest safety news. It will be
presented in My News section on your intranet homepage.
Or set an alert on the QHSE newsfeed (scroll down and click
Alert me button) and receive the latest announcements
in your mailbox.
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Stop the job

authority
Van Oord empowers you, regardless of rank or position,
to stop the job if you are uncertain of the safe working
conditions or if you observe an unsafe act.

As a person in charge you should:

allow each employee to use his/her stop the job authority;

not provide negative feedback to persons who use their

stop the job authority;

re-evaluate the risk and implement the required controls

to resume the job.

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You have to look after and properly store your PPE when
its not being used. Keep it clean and in good condition.
The safety catalogues will provide you with the list of
approved PPE.
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Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
Mandatory PPE within Van Oord is:

Safety footwear

Hard hat

High visibility clothing (long sleeves)

Life jacket while working on or near water

and personnel transfers

On many projects, additional PPE must be worn based on project
specific requirements. In the project/vessel induction, you will
be informed which additional PPE must be worn and when.
Specific work sometimes requires additional PPE, such as cutting
and welding work. The type of PPE to be used will be indicated in
the Risk Assessment/JSA prepared prior to the start of the work.

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Communication
and awareness
Meetings
Within Van Oord, we have various scheduled communication
opportunities, including, but not limited to:

Kick off meeting

Daily meeting

Weekly progress meeting

Every meeting starts with a 'say YES moment' by addressing QHSE issues.
Induction
On projects and on vessels, inductions are being conducted that
cover site-specific HSE hazards, site rules, applicable local HSE
rules and regulations, emergency procedures and mandatory PPE.
Toolbox talk
Where appropriate, or at least once a week, a toolbox talk will be
given by the direct supervisor of the workforce. A toolbox talk
contains a detailed description of the subjects to be discussed.
An attendance list is prepared for this meeting. The purpose of
this meeting is to further promote QHSE awareness among those
present and to remind them of the basic safety rules, Method
Statements, incidents and PPE.
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adhere to the procedures, instructions

and life saving rules
Make sure you are familiar with the rules

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Incident reporting
By reporting incidents, Van Oord can learn how and why
things went wrong to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Project Manager and/or Master of marine equipment shall
investigate each incident and prepare an incident report. The report
states the circumstances surrounding the incident, the causes and the
corrective measures required to prevent similar incidents in the future.
An incident report has to be sent to the responsible manager,
who sends it to incident.reports@vanoord.com. A serious incident
with personal or organisational impact has to be reported directly
to the senior management.
An additional investigation might be conducted, depending on the
potential consequences of an incident. The investigation team will
use the 5-Why method as part of the Kelvin Topset methodology.
This helps determine the immediate, underlying and root cause(s)
of the incident and to address these by changing the work method,
using different equipment, training people, etc.

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New risks identified from incidents are added to the RAT / PRADA.
Lessons learned from incidents are shared within Van Oord via
Safety Alerts and Safe Work Practices are updated.

Within Van Oord incidents are categorised in:

accident: an event resulting in a personal injury or

ill health.

damage: damage to property, equipment or

the environment.

near miss: a potential to cause injury, ill health

or damage.

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Safety observation card

The primary purpose of the observation card is to encourage
and empower all personnel to share their safety-related
observations (including positive). Active use of the observation
cards enables management on board vessels, on-site at projects
and in yards to make working conditions even safer.
These observations will be registered, evaluated and actions will
be taken, if applicable.They will be shared with all personnel to
increase safety awareness.

Reference no:

Safety Observation Card

Part A

Observer

Date/Time:

Reported by:

Location/Area:

Description of hazard, situation requiring improvement, positive act:

Perceived (or Potential) Risk/Impact (Tick

Low
*

Medium

High

Refer to Risk Matrix

Immediate control taken, suggestion for improvement:

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report incidents, near misses and ideas

for improvement
Share your observations and lessons learned to strenghten
the organisation

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Emergency Response
All persons need to be familiar with the applicable emergency
procedures, telephone numbers, muster points, first aiders
and evacuation routes.
Besides the local emergency response organisation there is
a corporate emergency procedure within Van Oord.
This procedure must be initiated in the event of a high-severity
incident, where senior management needs to be informed.
Project Managers, Masters and Yard Managers are responsible
for calling the 24-7 Emergency number to alert the Emergency
Response Team (ERT).

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Terminology
Standard say YES to safety terminology within Van Oord
Induction
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Last Minute Risk Assessment (LMRA)
Life saving rules
Permit To Work (PTW)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Proactive safety culture
Project Risk Assessment Database (PRADA)
Risk Assessment Tool (RAT)
Safety leadership
Safety observation card
Safety principles
Say YES guidance
Say YES to safety
Say YES statement
Say YES moment
Stop the job authority
Toolbox talk
Van Oord Management System (VOMS)
HSE risk management approach
HSE risk management flow chart
Safe Work Practice (SWP)
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Life
saving
rules
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Use fall protection equipment when working outside

a protected area where you can fall from height.
A protected area includes approved scaffolds, stairs
and platforms with handrails.

Protect yourself

Protect
yourself
from falling
when
from falling
working
at height
when working
at height

You should:
be trained to select and use the correct fall
protection equipment;
check equipment before using it;
Obtain authorisation
Transfer to or from
always hook
ontoonly
suitable
points when working
before entering
a vessel
when anchor
you
at height outside
ofita isprotected
area.
a confined space
are sure
safe
As a supervisor or person in charge you should:
confirm that it is safe to start working at height.

Transferring from one vessel to another always has the

potential for falling into the water. Wearing a life
jacket while transferring protects you from drowning.

You should:
wear a life jacket;
Position yourself in a safe check the lifejacket
Prevent dropped obje
Verify isolation
before using it;
zone in relation to moving hold on to
ofthe
energised
systems
handrail,
ladder or rung;
equipment
before starting work
do not carry
luggage with you during your transfer.
Obtain authorisation
Transfer to or from
Transfer
to
or
from
before entering
a vessel only when you
As an attendant
you should:
a vessel
a confined
space
are sureonly
it is when
safe
assist during the transfer;
you are sure it
hand over the luggage to/from the vessel.
is safe
As a supervisor or person in charge you should:
provide proper access to/from the vessel;
ensure that gang ways, boat landings and life jackets
are regularly inspected.

Do not position yourself

in the line of fire of chains
and lines

Be familiar with
the maritime life
saving appliances

Verify isolation
of energised systems
before starting work

Prevent dropped objects

Do not pass under

a suspended load

A confined space, such as a tank or pipe, can contain

explosive gas or poisonous air or you can encounter
other dangers such as lack of oxygen, things that can
fall on you or you can fall from. Authorised access
keeps you safe.

ObtainObtain
authorisation
before
entering
authorisation
a confined space

before enteringa
confined space

You should:
confirm with the supervisor or the person in charge
of the work that it is safe to start work;
confirm with the attendant that you may enter
a confined space;
follow the requirements of the work permit.
As an attendant you should:
approve and control access to a confined space;
ensure that the means of communication with people
in the confined space has been tested and is working.

Prevent
dropped
objects
Protect
yourself
from falling when
working at height

As a supervisor or person in charge you should:

confirm that the requirements of the work permit
are in place;
confirm that a qualified attendant is always present
when people are in a confined space;
ensure that rescue equipment and competent personnel
Obtain space;
authorisation
Transfer
to or from
to recover
someone from the confined
are available
before entering
a vessel only when you
confirm that
gas testing is carried out as per work
permit;
a confined space
are sure it is safe
confirm that it is safe to start work.

Positioning yourself and others near moving equipment

(e.g. cranes, dump trucks, bull dozers and other vehicles)
can be unsafe.

Do not
pass
under
Position
yourself
Position
yourself
in a safe
ain
suspended
arelation
safe zone
in
zonein
toload
moving
equipment
relation
to moving

equipment

You should:
confirm the safety precautions with the supervisor
or the person in charge of the work when working
near moving equipment;
follow the instructions
of the person in charge
Preventfor
dropped object
Verify isolation
equipment
movements;
of energised
systems
starting
work
confirm before
with the
person
in charge that it is safe
to enter and/or work in the restricted zone;
ensure that the driver of a moving vehicle sees you.

Transfer to or from
a vessel only when you
are sure it is safe

As a supervisor or person in charge you should:

ensure that moving equipment and pedestrians
are segregated;
confirm that access to areas posing danger
is restricted and that barriers are put in place;
ensure that only authorised personnel is working
in a restricted zone;
confirm that signalling methods and
communications
are understood;
Obtain authorisation
entering
the site
is properly lit and that high ensure thatbefore
a confined
space
visibility clothing
is worn.

To keep you safe, isolation separates you from

danger, such as electricity, pressure, rotating and
moving equipment, toxic materials, poisonous gas,
chemicals, hot liquids or radiation.

Verify isolation
Verify
isolation
of energised systems
of energised
before
starting work

systems before
starting work

You should:
understand the isolations that protect you from
danger;
confirm with the supervisor or the person
Prevent
dropped
objects
in charge
of the
work that
isolations are in place;
confirm with the supervisor or the person in charge
of the work that it is safe to start work.
As a supervisor or person in charge you should:
confirm that isolation measures have been taken,
such as lock switches, separate pipes with spades
or lock access doors (lock out / tag out);
confirm that no stored energy or other dangers
remain;
confirm that it is safe to start work.

Be familiar with
the maritime life
saving appliances

Do not pass under

a suspended load

a confined space

There is a significant risk of dropped objects

when using tools and portable equipment at
height. Preventing objects from falling keeps
you and people working below you safe.
Protect yourself
from falling when
working at height
Prevent dropped objects

Prevent dropped
objects

You should:Transfer to or from

Obtain author
secure all
tools only
and when
equipment
before ente
a vessel
you to prevent them
a confined s
are sure itdropped;
is safe
from falling/being
put barriers around areas where there is
a potential for dropped objects;
always wear head protection where required.

As a supervisor or person in charge you should:

create awareness of the risk of dropped objects
and understanding of what actions need to
be taken (for example during team/toolbox
meetings);
regularly inspect the site to ensure that
precautions are taken to prevent objects from
falling from height (e.g. hand tools are tied off,
Position yourself in a safe no loose objects,
Verify isolation
no holes in grating, toe Prevent
boards droppe
zone in relation to moving are in place,
of energised
barriers systems
are in place where necessary,
equipment
before starting work
head protection is worn where required, etc.).
Do not pass under
a suspended load

Positioning yourself or others near lines, wires,

chains, etc. that are under tension can be unsafe
if the tension is suddenly released.
You should:
identify possible stored energy;
always position yourself out of harms way and
be prepared for a sudden release of tension.

Do not position yourself

Be familiar with
Do not pass
Doline
notofposition
in the
fire of chains
the maritime life
a suspended
andin
lines
savingorappliances
As a supervisor
person in charge you should:
yourself
the line

of fire of chains
and lines

mark the unsafe area (snap back zones) and put

barriers in place;
ensure that nobody is in the line of fire.

before starting work

Obtain authorisation
before entering
a confined space

Befamiliar
familiar with
Be
with
the maritime life
the
maritime
life
saving
appliances
saving appliances

Prevent dropped objects

Maritime life saving is related to the familiarity,

maintenance, emergency preparedness and
the required training to operate and use the
life saving appliances (SOLAS).
You should:
be familiar with the use of the life saving appliances
including life rafts, life boats, fire extinguishers,
breathing apparatus, etc.;
Do the
not pass
under are located on board;
know where
appliances
a suspended load
be actively involved in drills.
As a supervisor or person in charge you should:
be able to explain to and train others;
take the lead in training and drills;
regularly inspect the life saving appliances
as required;
ensure appliances are stored and maintained
properly.

Working or walking immediately under

a suspended load is unsafe as the load can fall
on you.
A suspended load is an object that is temporarily
lifted and hangs above the ground.

Do
under
Donot
not pass
pass under
suspended load
aasuspended
load

You should:
never cross a barrier controlling an area with
a suspended load without authorisation;
follow the instructions of the banksman or
the person in charge of the lift.
As a person in charge of the lift you should:
mark the unsafe area and put barriers in place;
ensure that nobody walks under a suspended load.

Say YES to safety programme

This say YES to safety guidance expresses
the proactive safety culture within
Van Oord and provides an overview on
the Van Oord safety principles, HSE risk
management approach and life saving
rules to all employees and people working
on behalf of Van Oord.

Contact
QHSE department : T +31 888 268356
Incident reports : incident.reports@vanoord.com
Intranet

: http://intranet.vanoord.com

Internet

: www.vanoord.com

January 2016

General mailbox : QHSE@vanoord.com