1. “MLC-Risk Assessment Challenges & Pilot Methodology”

2. MLC-Risk Assessment Challenges & Pilot Methodology
3 Key Elements
Forthcoming MLC 2006 Convention
MLC 2006 Requirement for Risk Assessment
Pilot Methodology to cover the MLC 2006 Requirement for Risk Assessment
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3. PRESENTATION STRUCTURE
“MLC-Risk Assessment Challenges & Pilot Methodology”
PRESENTATION STRUCTURE
MLC, 2006 Convention Overview
MLC, 2006 and Risk Assessment Requirement
Risk Assessment Overview
Pilot Methodology to cover Risk Assessment Requirements for MLC, 2006
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4. PRESENTATION STRUCTURE
“MLC-Risk Assessment Challenges & Pilot Methodology”
PRESENTATION STRUCTURE
MLC, 2006 Convention Overview
MLC, 2006 and Risk Assessment Requirement
Risk Assessment Overview
Pilot Methodology to cover Risk Assessment Requirements for MLC, 2006

5. MLC, 2006 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
MLC,2006 CONVENTION
MLC, 2006 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The aim of the Maritime Labor Convention, 2006 is to provide an international minimum standard for maritime living and working conditions.
MLC, 2006 applies to all seafarers irrespectively of their nationality and to all ship owners and flags.
There shall be no more favorable treatment of ships of non-ratifying States.
MLC, 2006 forms the ‘fourth pillar” of the international regulatory regime for quality shipping, complementing the key Conventions of the International Maritime Organization (IMO):
SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea)
MARPOL (Prevention for the Pollution from Ships)
STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watch-keeping for Seafarers)
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6. APPLICATION OF THE MLC, 2006 CONVENTION
MLC, 2006 applies to all ships that are:
Commercially operated
Privately or publicly owned
No fishing vessels
No warships
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7. MLC, 2006 has been adopted by the ILO on 23 Feb 2006
MLC,2006 CONVENTION
MLC, 2006 ENTRY INTO FORCE
MLC, 2006 has been adopted by the ILO on 23 Feb 2006
MLC, 2006 will come into force on 20 Aug 2013
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8. Accommodation and recreational facilities Food and catering
MLC,2006 CONVENTION
MLC INSPECTION
The MLC addresses the following elements to be certified:
Minimum age
Medical certificate
Training and qualifications
Recruitment and placement
Seafarers’ employment agreement
Wages
Hours of work and hours of rest
Entitlement to leave
Repatriation
Compensation for ship’s loss or foundering
Manning levels
Career and skill development and opportunities for seafarers; employment
Accommodation and recreational facilities
Food and catering
Medical care on board and ashore
Ship-owner’s liability
Health and safety protection and accident prevention
Access to shore-based welfare facilities
Social security
On-board complaint procedures
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9. MLC-Risk Assessment & Pilot Methodology
MLC, 2006 AND RISK ASSESSMENT
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10. MLC, 2006 and Risk Assessment
MLC, 2006 & RISK ASSESSMENT
MLC, 2006 and Risk Assessment
MLC 2006 Guidelines
ILO Guidelines to Port State Control Officers
European Parliament Directive for Vibration
Classification Societies Checklists
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11. Matters for the assessment of risks and reduction of exposure:
Guideline B4.3.1 – Provisions on occupational accidents, injuries and diseases
Matters for the assessment of risks and reduction of exposure:
Structural features of ship, including means of access and asbestos-related risks
Machinery
Effects of extremely low or high temperature of any surfaces with which the seafarer may be in contact
Effects of noise in the workplace and in shipboard accommodation
Effects of vibration in the workplace and in shipboard accommodation
Effects of ambient factors in the workplace and in shipboard accommodation, including tobacco smoke
Special safety measures on and below deck
Loading and uploading equipment
Fire prevention and fire fighting
Anchors, chains and mooring lines
Dangerous cargo and ballast
Personal protective equipment Work in enclosed spaces
Physical and mental effects of fatigue
Effects of drug and alcohol dependency
HIV/AIDS protection and prevention
Emergency and accident response
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12. Physical occupational health effects
MLC, 2006 AND RISK ASSESSMENT
The assessment of risks and reduction of exposure to the previous mentioned matters should take account of the:
Physical occupational health effects
Chemical and biological occupational health effects
Mental occupational health effects
Physical and mental health effects of fatigue
Occupational accidents
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13. MLC, 2006 AND RISK ASSESSMENT
The measures should include assessment of risk and reduction of exposure levels to noise in all accommodation and recreational and catering facilities, as well as engine rooms and other machinery spaces.
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14. It includes risk evaluation, training and instructions for seafarers
ILO Guidelines for Port State Control Officers under the MLC, 2006
Basic requirements
…………………….
Risk evaluation is required for on-board occupational safety and health management (taking into account relevant statistical data)
Documents related to ship’s on-board occupational safety and health policy and program, to confirm that:
……………………………..
It includes risk evaluation, training and instructions for seafarers
Examples of deficiencies
…………………………………………
Risk assessments are missing
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15. Exposure to vibration risks
DIRECTIVE 2002/44/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
Exposure to vibration risks
The employer shall be in possession of an assessment of the risk and shall identify which measures must be taken.
The risk assessment shall be recorded on a suitable medium and it may include a justification that the nature and extent of the risks related to mechanical vibration make a further detailed risk assessment unnecessary
The risk assessment shall be kept up-to-date on a regular basis
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16. References to Risk Assessment
Classification Societies Checklists for MLC On Board Inspections
References to Risk Assessment
Does the ship-owner conduct risk evaluation in relation to the management of occupational safety and health?
Is there an assessment and reporting program on board to assess the risk and reduction of exposure levels to noise in all accommodation, recreational and catering facilities, engine rooms and other machinery spaces?
Is there an assessment and reporting program on board to assess the risk and reduction of exposure to vibration in all accommodation, recreational and catering facilities in accordance with the guidance provided by the ILO code of practice “Ambient factors in the workplace”?
Confirmation that the information on risk evaluation performed by the company is available on board
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17. MLC-Risk Assessment Challenges & Pilot Methodology
RISK ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW
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18. RISK ASSESSMENT / RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk Assessment / Management
RISK ASSESSMENT / RISK MANAGEMENT
RISK ASSESSMENT
RISK MANAGEMENT
A process for identifying hazards and assessing the risk (likelihood and concequence)
A process for dealing with the assessed risks through the developement of cost effective countermeasures
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19. Is an outcome of an accident.
Risk Definition
RISK: “The uncertainty of something adverse happening”
Is a combination of the Likelihood and the severity of the Consequence of a specific accident.
Risk = Likelihood x Consequence
R = L x C
LIKELIHOOD:
Is an actual or estimated number of occurrences of a hazard causing an accident per unit of time
CONSEQUENCE:
Is an outcome of an accident.
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20. MLC-Risk Challenges & Pilot Methodology
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21. Hazard Identification - Types of Hazards
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR THE CONTROL OF NOISE &VIBRATION
Hazard Identification - Types of Hazards
Structural changes/deformation/ship conversion
Main engine poor maintenance or change
Shaft misalignment or change
Fixtures and fittings failure or change
Air-conditioning systems and ventilation system failure or change
Machinery or equipment maintenance failure
Extensive use of vibrating and noisy tools
Exposure to engine room without ear protection
Crew sensitivity in noise or vibration
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22. Consequences RISK ASSESSMENT FOR THE CONTROL OF NOISE &VIBRATION
Health problems
Hearing impairment
Nervous fatigue
Head, thorax, pelvis problems
Physiological effects
Psychological effects
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23. Control Measures RISK ASSESSMENT FOR THE CONTROL OF NOISE &VIBRATION
Class ship build up rules
Ship’s drawings
Annual class inspections
Vetting inspections
Master/Safety Officer inspections
Dry dockings
SMS procedures for periodic maintenance and repairs
Placement of any noisy machines in isolating areas
Minimization of human intervention in areas of noisy machines
Instruments materials used to construct bulkheads, paneling and sheeting,
floors and joining are suitable for the purpose and conducive to ensuring a
healthy environment.
Cabins arrangement to ensure the best possible isolation
Elastic mounting of engines
Elastic holding of pipes or dampers
Isolating fittings
PMS
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24. Additional Control Measures
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR THE CONTROL OF NOISE &VIBRATION
Additional Control Measures
Training/awareness campaigns
Pre-joining and where needed periodical medical examinations
Vibration & noise meters to be used for measuring during superintendents visits on board
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25. Risk Assessment Electronic Program
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26. Risk Assessment Electronic Program
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27. Risk Assessment Electronic Program
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28. Risk Assessment Electronic Program
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