Health and safety on ships
Small commercial vessels
Small commercial vessels must have safety measures in place for workers, such as:
- bulwarks, guardrails or wire around the working deck to stop people falling overboard
- safety harnesses for anyone working on deck
- a means of securing the lifelines of safety harnesses
- non-slip deck surfaces
Smaller commercial vessels (under 24 metres) must comply with the ‘Small commercial vessels codes’ to ensure the health and safety of workers on board.