Safety Tools/Documents Library

Documents are provided in PDF format and in Microsoft Word format so that you may download or print for your use. Acrobat Reader is required to view and print the PDF form documents. If you do not have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, you can download it free by clicking on the following Acrobat icon (right)

• "Train the Trainer" Presentation (PowerPoint slideshow)
  (to download this presentation, right click on the link above and use the "save target as" function to save it on your hard drive.)
• Emergency Response Procedures (Microsoft Word Document)
  (to download this presentation, right click on the link above and use the "save target as" function to save it on your hard drive.)

Lesson Plans

Crew Alertness:

• L.P. for Crew Alertness Safety Meeting: Stay Alert for Safety - (4/01)
• L.P. on Nutrition, Hydration and Wellness - (4/04)
• L.P. on Sleep Habits and Travel Transitions - (3/04)
• L.P. on Onboard Exercise - (8/04)
• L.P. on Prescription Drugs and OTC Pain Relievers - (4/05)
• Drug Label Handout - (4/05)

Security:

• L.P. on Emergency Preparedness and Vessel Security - (6/02)
• L.P. for Your Company's Vessel Security Plan - (7/03)
• Maritime Security Levels

Line Handling:

• L.P. on L.H. for Inland/River Boat Towboat Operations - Terminology; Safe Use and Application; Proper Leads and Securing; Types of Line; Knots - (11/06)
• L.P. on L.H. for Inland/River Boat Towboat Operations - Inspection and Maintenance - (11/06)
• L.P. on L.H. - Type of Line/Construction - (5/05)
• L.P. on L.H. - Marlinespike Seamanship - (11/05)
• L.P. on L.H. - Use of Lines/Trade-Specific Topics - (11/05)

Fall Overboard Prevention:

• Fall Overboard Prevention Lesson Plan - (6/02)
• L.P. for Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention - (11/02)
• L.P. for Working in Darkness - (3/03)
• L.P. for Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention - Beyond the Basics - (7/05)
• L.P. for Ladder Safety - (11/05)
• L.P. for Fall Overboard Prevention: Making/Breaking Tow - (3/06)

Other Topics:

• L.P. Galley Safety - (4/08)
• L.P. Safe Food Handling - (4/08)
• L.P. on Bridge Transits - (12/04)
• L.P. on Hot Work Safety - (3/02)
• L.P. on Confined Space Safety - (3/02)

Best Practices

• Fall Overboard Prevention Best Practices - Inland
• Fall Overboard Prevention Risk Factors - Inland
• Fall Overboard Prevention Risk Factors - Coastal
• Strategies for Improving Shorebased Tankerman Alertness