Work and laboratory safety

Work safety

Guideslines of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), of national authorities and the German Berufsgenossenschaft (BG) for traffic and transport apply onboard RV Polarstern.

For the usage of the personal protective equipment you should see the „Handbuch See“ of the BG traffic and transport. The book is available onboard. Captain and cruise leader are encouraged to issue the guidelines onboard and oversee their implementation.

Crew and scientific participants are obliged to implement the guidelines and instructions in order to protect their own health. In case of disregard disadvantages with regard to accident and health insures are possible besides physical damage.

Safety vests and helmets:

Safety vests:
- on the working deck while the ship's rail is open
- on the working deck in heavy seas or waves going over deck
- always in zodiacs, dinghies, working boats
Helmets:
- on deck if there is the risk of falling (>1m), during crane operation, while wires and ropes are under load, in heavy seas or waves going over deck

Further protective equipment which is not explicitely mentioned here has to be used according to the guidelines of the BG for traffic and transport or according to the regulations onboard.

For your own safety and for your insurance cover please always use your personal protective equipment during respective work (helmet, gloves, protective googles, vest, working boots with steel cap).

Be an example for unexperienced colleagues and other participants!