Singapore legislation
Regulation 11
of Workplace Safety and Health (Shipbuilding and Ship-Repairing) Regulations 2008
Regulation 11
Role of vessel safety co-ordination committee
Subregulation 1
It shall be the duty of the person referred to in regulation 10(a) or (b), as the case may be, to ensure that paragraphs (2) and (3) are complied with.
Subregulation 2
The vessel safety co-ordination committee shall plan and co-ordinate all work that is to be carried out on board the ship so that such work is done safely and with due regard to the health of all persons working on the ship.
Subregulation 3
In performing its role referred to in paragraph (2), the vessel safety co-ordination committee shall —
review and discuss regularly all matters relating to the safety and health of the persons involved in the work;
draw up a plan for the co-ordination of the work to ensure that where different types of work are being carried out at the same time, the types of work are compatible;
ensure that all relevant first-line supervisors and the master, owner and agent of the ship or their representatives are informed of the plan; (d)review on a daily basis all work in progress on the ship; (e)plan and co-ordinate the movement and storage of hazardous materials; (f)review on a daily basis the validity of all permits issued under these Regulations; (g)specially monitor all hot-works carried out on the ship and ensure that all safety measures are maintained throughout the period of such work; (h)ensure that every confined space is checked for concentrations of oxygen, dangerous gases and flammable vapours —
before any person enters into it; and (ii)regularly while work is being carried out, and review the results of such checks; (i)ensure that every person is provided with and uses the appropriate personal protective equipment for his work; and
make arrangements and determine the locations for the display of safety signs and permits on board the ship.