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General Working Conditions » Work In or On Lifeboats
When working on or in lifeboats, care should be taken to ensure the lifeboat does not fall.


Work In or On Lifeboats
Figure 1: Workers subjected to fall hazards in suspended lifeboat
Figure 1: Workers subjected to fall hazards in suspended lifeboat.

Figure 2: Improper practice - Workers subjected to fall hazards in suspended lifeboat
Figure 2: Improper practice - Worker must not be in a life boat while it is hoisted into the final stowed position.
Potential Hazards:

Injuries due to falling out of lifeboats or the lifeboat being released from suspension with workers inside.

Requirements and Example Solutions:
  • Before workers are permitted to work on or in a lifeboat, the lifeboat must be secured to prevent accidental release. [29 CFR 1915.96(a)]
  • Workers must not remain in boats while the boats are hoisted into final stowed position. [29 CFR 1915.96(b)]
  • Workers must not work on the outboard side unless the lifeboat is secured. [29 CFR 1915.96(c)]
 
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