Shipyard daily work checklist

Site: ______________________ Date: ____________ Checked by: ______________________

01People and coordination

Every worker on hazardous work holds the approved shipyard safety course. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, reg 6
Welders and painters hold the approved hot-work or painting course. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, reg 6
Ship repair manager appointed and named on the permit board. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, reg 7
Vessel safety co-ordination committee met today and the record is on board. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, reg 13
Every worker briefed by their supervisor on safe work and escape routes. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, reg 51
Shift handover done with the activities chart and latest meeting record. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, reg 16

02Permits

Hot-work and high-risk work permits issued by the ship repair manager and in date. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, regs 19, 28
Each permit posted at its work area, with a sketch of the area. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, reg 23
No clashing work, such as painting or fuel transfer, near any hot-work area.
MPA permission obtained for hot work on a vessel in port waters. MPA

03Hot work and gas

Hot-work area clear of hazardous substances and clearly marked. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, regs 33, 34
Trained fire watchman in place with firefighting equipment. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, reg 35
Flashback arrestors and non-return valves fitted on every oxy-fuel set. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, reg 59
Gas cylinders above the weather deck, or in a well ventilated space. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, reg 55
Hose and torch inspection tags within 14 days. Arc welding gear within 30 days. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, reg 61
Valves shut and hoses removed to a ventilated place at every break. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, reg 60

04Tanks, painting and electrics

Tank atmosphere tested for oxygen, gases and flammable vapour before entry, with results recorded. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, reg 11
Spray painters in tanks wearing air-line breathing apparatus, and the area ventilated. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, reg 45
Portable tools in confined spaces at 55 V AC or 120 V DC maximum. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, reg 53
Temporary supplies protected by RCCBs of 30 mA or less, with industrial plugs. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, reg 53
AC welding sets fitted with a low voltage shock preventer, tested in the last 6 months. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, reg 54

05Access, openings and water

Passageways, stairs and platforms free of debris, oil and sharp projections. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, regs 42, 43
Open hatch covers secured against accidental closing. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, reg 44
Life jackets worn where workers could fall into water, with rescue and resuscitation gear nearby. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, reg 41
General and emergency lighting working in all work areas and routes. WSH (Shipbuilding) Regs, reg 47

Legal requirement

The Workplace Safety and Health (Shipbuilding and Ship-Repairing) Regulations 2008 require a ship repair manager for every ship, a daily vessel safety co-ordination committee while hazardous work goes on, and permits for hot work and high-risk work. Workers need approved safety courses, and anyone at risk of drowning gets flotation, rescue and resuscitation equipment.

Sources and further reading

Workplace Safety and Health (Shipbuilding and Ship-Repairing) Regulations 2008, Singapore Statutes Online.
Applying for anchorage space to conduct hot-work repair, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.
WSH Guidelines on Personal Flotation Devices: Life Jackets, WSH Council.

This is practical guidance, not legal advice. Laws and codes of practice change; always check the current official text and your site's own procedures.

Shipyard daily work checklist

01People and coordination

02Permits

03Hot work and gas

04Tanks, painting and electrics

05Access, openings and water

Sources and further reading

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