Mars Report 2013
The Nautical Institute has issued Mars Report No. 16 regarding Surveyor fractured risk after fall on deck as follows:
While inspecting cargo tanks after completion of discharge at an oil terminal, the accompanying surveyor tripped over a longitudinal on the main deck.
He fell heavily on his right wrist, fracturing it. It was observed that the injured person had not worn proper safety footwear, although the fall could not be directly attributed to this omission.
Lessons learnt
1 Proper PPE must always be worn by all personnel on board ship, regardless of whether they are ship’s crew or shore-based personnel/ visitors;
2 Persons must move with caution in areas that may have obstructions, especially under low lighting conditions;
3 Clothing must allow free and unrestricted movement of limbs.
Source: The Nautical Institute