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Slide 1 · WORKING
WORKING
OVERSIDE
& ALOFT
Critical Safety Precautions for
Shipside Painting and Radar Maintenance
WORKING OVERSIDE
WORKING ALOFT
COSWP
PERMIT
LIFEJACKET
REQUIRED
SAFETY HARNESS
MANDATORY
Slide 2 · SHIPSIDE PAINTING
SHIPSIDE PAINTING
WORKING OVERSIDE SAFETY
Working over the side exposes you to one of the
most serious hazards — falls into the water.
KEY SAFETY CHECKS
Master's
Permission
Permit to Work
Issued
Approved PFD /
Lifejacket
Lifebuoy with
Lifeline Ready
Standby Person
Assigned
Rescue Plan
Established
Communication
Tested
Weather and
Traffic Assessed
Falls into water are the
primary hazard during
overside operations.
NO HOT WORK
IN AREA
NO SMOKING
SIGNS POSTED
ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
KEEP TOOLS
SECURED
Slide 3 · RADAR SCANNER MAINTENANCE
RADAR SCANNER MAINTENANCE
WORKING ALOFT SAFETY
Working aloft adds height risk and requires strict isolation of radar equipment.
KEY SAFETY CHECKS
Working Aloft Permit
Master Authorization
Radar Isolated at Main Source
Lockout / Tagout Applied
Harness Attached to Approved Anchor Point
Tool Lanyards Used
Area Below Barricaded
Continuous Communication
Never approach a radar scanner until isolation has been confirmed and equipment is locked out.
LOCK OUT
CHECK WEATHER CONDITIONS
SECURE LADDERS
KEEP THREE POINTS OF CONTACT
USE INSULATED TOOLS FOR ELECTRICAL WORK
STANDBY PERSON MUST REMAIN ON DECK
Slide 4 · SAFETY BEFORE STARTING WORK
SAFETY BEFORE STARTING WORK
Plan well. Follow procedures. Protect lives.
OVERSIDE WORK
KEY POINTS
RESCUE EQUIPMENT READY
Ensure rescue equipment is available and in good condition.
LIFEBUOY WITH LINE
A lifebuoy with an attached lifeline shall be ready for immediate use.
WEATHER SUITABLE
Do not work in strong winds, rough seas or poor visibility.
OFFICER OF WATCH INFORMED
Inform the OOW / Duty Officer before starting and throughout the operation.
PERMIT OPEN
Working Overside Permit must be issued and all controls confirmed.
ALOFT WORK
KEY POINTS
RADAR STOPPED
Ensure radar and scanner are switched OFF and visually confirmed stationary.
LOTO APPLIED
Lockout / Tagout applied at the main source. Only the individual who locks out may remove it.
FALL ARREST SYSTEM CHECKED
Harness, lanyard and anchor point inspected and secured before ascent.
STANDBY WATCH MAINTAINED
A competent person must remain on deck at all times as standby.
PERMIT CLOSED AFTER COMPLETION
Tools accounted for, system tested and permit closed out.
A SAFE JOB IS A WELL-PLANNED JOB.
FOLLOW THE RULES. EVERY TIME.
STOP
Pause and think.
THINK
Identify hazards and risks.
ASSESS
Evaluate controls and ensure safety.
COMMUNICATE
Share information clearly.
WORK SAFELY
Follow procedures and protect lives.
Safety is everyone's responsibility. No job is so important that it cannot be done safely.
Drafted by SailR from our daily lessons. AI-drawn illustration. Simplified to explain the idea, not to scale. Last updated 19 Oct 2026.
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