From accident report to design problems — a study of accidents on board ship

Abstract

A study of shipboard accident reports was carried out as part of a Government sponsored project on ships boarding and access. The data was re-processed to arrive at location of accident on specific ships, which were then subject to survey and ergonomics appraisal. Locations inspected included gangways and accommodation ladders, stairways, lifts and hoists, engine rooms, ladders, masts and platforms, lifeboats, holds and tanks and staging. Recommendations based on applicable regulations and best ergonomics practise were prepared and proposed as a Code of Practise for the industry.