WHAT’S AT STAKE

Shipbuilding and ship repair includes the manufacture, repair, and maintenance of ships. Several types of hazards are common in this industry, including chemical (asbestos, welding fumes, solvents, paints, fuels), physical (noise, heat stress), and safety (fires, confined spaces, falls, heavy equipment).

WHAT’S THE DANGER

HAZARDS/DANGERS IN SHIPYARDS Shipyard work covers a wide range of activities, including the construction, repair, retrofitting, dismantling, and scrapping of vessels. This type of work often requires the use of potentially dangerous tools and equipment. Hazards shipyard workers can face include:

• Exposure to toxic substances
• Electrocution
• Hazardous atmospheres
• Explosions
• Falls
• Fires

Shipyard Accidents That Can Kill Or Injure A […]

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