more comfortable chin strap would help reduce
injuries. Safety vests moving forward will include
an attachment to affix a radio microphone to the
chest to put the microphone in a more readily-
accessible position for use in operations.
The ONE Triton berthed at Yusen Terminals at the Port of Los Angeles.
Dangers of Open Access Covers on Container Vessels
Longshore Safety Tip
October - 2022
ILWU - PMA
PACIFIC COAST MARINE SAFETY COMMITTEE
DEDICATED TO SAFETY
Every year, serious injuries occur when longshore workers fall through open
access covers atop catwalks and lashing bridges
Longshore workers are reminded to close access covers when
working on catwalks and in lashing bays
Workers should report to supervision any damaged
or unsafe access covers
A Safety Tip bulletin highlighting the danger of open
access covers.
Safety Flyers
The dangers of working around open access
covers on container ships was a major topic of
discussion this year in safety meetings. Each year,
workers are injured by falling through open access
covers. A Safety Tip flyer highlighting the danger of
open access covers and outlining injury prevention
methods was developed and distributed to every
worker on the Coast. An awareness campaign to
address this hazard will continue.
A worker displaying the new safety helmet and safety
vest provided by PMA.
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