Working around the vessel. . . . .

“Eye Protection
Havila Shipping ASA
CONTENTS
 Justification
 Eye Protection
 Working with Tools
 General Safety
JUSTIFICATION
Increase in accidents and incidents in the months
Crew member got metal dust in eye when using chipping/air gun
Crew member got metal dust in eye when grinding
Crew member got washing water in eye using light safety glasses
All incidents could have been prevented had proper Safety goggles
been worn.
We have the correct Safety goggles onboard for grinding. When
grinding metal dust can bounce off other surfaces and strike you at
an indirect angle
Safety googles are to be used when washing
outside with high pressure equipment.
EYE Protection
• It is compulsory to wear eye protection during all operations, work tasks,
painting, use of chemicals, inspection and service etc.

• The only exceptions are when in a protected accommodation area, bridge,

and galley when not conducting a maintenance task.

• Crew members that wear prescription glasses can order prescription

safety glasses through the PO system. (Internal Memo 2015)

• Visitors must wear Safety glasses in Compulsory PPE area.

• Cleaning/Demisting stations must be available in compulsory PPE areas

to clean and demist safety glasses.

• Shaded safety glasses should be used when sunlight is a hazard during

an operation. At no time should shaded safety glasses be used at night.
Working with Tools

When performing exposed work (e.g grinding, burning, chipping, high pressure washing,
chemicals, etc) proper Eye Protection has to be worn, such as safety goggles, face shield
or similar, according to the Risk Assessments recommendation. Light safety glasses does
not give sufficient protection in these situations as they open all the way around.

Light Safety glasses Safety goggles Face Shield

Hazards
• Splash from Chemicals and other liquid substance
• Dust and Particles flying in the air
• Metal dust/swarf from grinding, drilling, chipping

What is the reaction of a person that gets something in his Eye?

What can happen if he is holding:
• Power Tools
• Blow torch
• Holding objects
 GENERAL RULES
 ALWAYS use safety goggles when required

 Ensure safety goggles are correct for the job

 Ensure worn out safety goggles are replaced with new

 ALWAYS warn a fellow crewmember if seen not wearing proper PPE

 Seek guidance / help where necessary
 Optical glasses are not safety goggles
 There is no excuses for not wearing safety goggles when working.

“Protect you Eyes, from what you can’t see until its too late”