Shipboard jobs - Working aloft permit

In principle, when working aloft, bosun chairs, stage boards or scaffolding shall be prepared. Summarized below are some basic check items prior working aloft. These procedures are only indicative, not exhaustive in nature and one must always be guided by practices of good seamanship Where possible, staging or a ladder should be used and secured firmly.

A safety harness and lifeline must be used. If possible, a safety net should be rigged.
Tools should be carried up in secure containers or belts specially designed for carrying tools to prevent them falling and causing injury to anyone.
The area below the work site is to be roped off with warning signs starting, `people working aloft.'
Care should also be taken when working aloft that tools are placed in secure positions to prevent them dropping on anyone.
Hazards should be identified, such as, ship's whistle, radars, antennas, which should all be isolated while aloft and `do not operate' signs placed.

A pre-work safety meeting to be conducted prior start of work. Work only to be commenced after confirming below questionnery:

Has pre-meeting been held and personnel clearly instructed of work scope, procedure and precautions?
Are personnel carrying out the work, in a physically fit condition for the work?
Are personnel carrying out the work, wearing appropriate clothing for the work?
Have personnel carrying out the work been provided with adequate personal protective equipment?
Has the condition and strength of safety harnesses, lifelines, safety belts been confirmed and adequate?
Are bosun chairs, stage boards, scaffoldings & ladders suitable for use and in good condition?
Has the condition and strength of ropes and lifelines been confirmed and adequate?
Has equipment been correctly and properly rigged and measures taken to prevent damage by chafing?
Have anti-falling measures for tools been taken?
Taking into account rolling period and wind speed, can the work be carried out safely?
Has traffic under the working site been prohibited?
Before working in vicinity of radar scanner, aerials, funnel & whistle, have concerned persons been notified?
Are warning notices posted at proper places to avoid accident by use of such equipment during working?
Is watchman posted where working crew is insufficient to take appropriate measures to prevent accident?
If using portable ladders, have they been set correctly at suitable places?

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