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West Coast Groundfish Observer Program Manual, Part2 - NOAA

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CHAPTER 8 CHAPTER 8<br />

Chapter<br />

8<br />

Health and Safety<br />

Information<br />

Focus Questions:<br />

• When do <strong>Observer</strong>s fill out a vessel safety checklist?<br />

• A Commercial Vessel Safety Examination Decal is good<br />

for how many years from the date of issue?<br />

• How should <strong>Observer</strong>s respond to an emergency on<br />

board?<br />

• What are the procedures to follow in an abandon ship<br />

situation?<br />

• What are the seven steps to survival?<br />

Chapter Outline:<br />

I. Introduction<br />

II.<br />

III.<br />

IV.<br />

Safety Regulations<br />

Before <strong>Observer</strong>s Board the Vessel<br />

Safety While Boarding or Disembarking Vessels<br />

V. Emergencies on Board<br />

VI.<br />

Federal Requirements for Commercial Fishing<br />

Industry Vessels<br />

1/30/2004 8-1

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