Golden Safety Rules

While the more traditional view of safety empowers you to stop any unsafe activity, equally important is your start-work authority. Whatever you are doing, however routine or minor, you should always take time to start safe. A useful acronym to start safe is SHARK.

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STOP & THINK – Do I understand the task?
HAZARD SPOT – Are there any Health, Safety or Environmental hazards present?
ASSESS THE RISKS – Could I, or my colleagues, or the environment be harmed?
REACT – Do I know how to stop work if needed, and what are the emergency procedures to follow?
KEEP SAFE – I must watch for any changes in conditions as I complete the task.
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Golden Safety Rules 2024

The Golden Safety Rules have been selected following a detailed review of fatal incident reports across all sectors of the shipping industry. They comprise activities that are most likely to lead to fatalities and serious injury, and focus on the areas that an individual has control over.