West Coast Groundfish Observer Program Manual, Part2 - NOAA

CHAPTER 8 CHAPTER 8
Injury Placard 46 CFR 28.165
• A placard at least 5”x 7” stating the requirements of
reporting injuries to vessel operator or agent as
defined by US law, 46 U.S.C. 10603 must be posted
in prominent place.
First aid Equipment and Training, 46 CFR 28.210
• Each vessel must have on board a first aid manual
and medicine chest of a suitable size in a readily
accessible location.
• Vessel with more than 2 individuals must have at
least 1 individual approved in first aid and at least 1
individual approved in CPR or 1 individual
approved in both.
• Vessels with more than 16 individuals on board
must have at least 2 individuals approved in first aid
and at least 2 individuals approved in CPR.
Individuals approved in both may be counted
against both requirements.
• Vessels with more than 49 individuals on board
must have at least 4 individuals approved in first aid
and at least 4 individuals approved in CPR.
Individuals approved in both may be counted
against both requirements.
Fire Control Requirements Fire extinguishers 46 CFR
28.155 & 46 CFR 28.160 & 46 CFR 25.30
• Vessels over 65’ are required to have approved
USCG approved fire extinguishers in each of
the following locations: Pilot house, service
spaces, galleys, paint lockers, accessible baggage
and storage rooms, workshops and similar
spaces, engine room, auxiliary engine room,
auxiliary spaces, and generator spaces. NOTE:
Specifics on the type of extinguishers, number
1/30/2004 8-35