Proper Lighting

Providing adequate lighting is one of the easiest ways of preventing accidents, yet it's often ignored or overlooked.

Follow the simple steps in this program to reduce injuries and ensure safe and reliable operations on board your vessels.

Topics:

• Know how to keep lighting levels adequate in order to read signs, labels, and instructions as well as distinguish colors.
• Learn to properly maintain lighting facilities and to report broken or defective lights.
• Ensure light support and leads are arranged, secured, or covered to prevent tripping hazards.
• Understand why to properly stow any slack in the leads and why to keep it clear of any running gear.