September - Harley Marine Services, Inc.

Harley Marine Services
Safe, Responsible, Reliable, Efficient
Safety Incentive Program
September 2012
Winning Safety Tips:
Tip #1
By: Kyle Uhl, Starlight Marine Services
It is important to stay alert on watch while underway because the entire crew is counting on you to notice
something that may potentially go wrong. Act as a lookout if needed, and be aware of all targets around
the vessel. Engine room rounds are also critical. Check in with your captain regularly to ensure nothing is
needed and there are no changes to your orders. We have a tendency to get complacent when everything is
going smoothly. It cannot be stressed enough about the importance of staying alert and vigilant. The
crew’s lives and vessel safety are at stake.
Winning Article:
By: Timothy Picou, Harley Marine Gulf
Hand Protection-Handle With Care
As we all know our hands are the most important part of our body when it comes to doing our work. We
use them in everything we do, but when we use our hands we use them without thinking. Your hands
have no fear, they go any place you send them to, they only act as safe as the person they belong to. So,
before you use them, think about keeping them safe. Common types of hand injuries and what you can do
to prevent them are listed below.
Traumatic injuries--often occur from careless use of machinery or tools that we take for granted because we
work with them daily, thinking it will never happen to me. But sooner or later, it could result in injury.
Hands and fingers have the potential to get caught, pinched, or crushed in gears, chains, wheels, or rollers.
They can easily be punctured, torn, or cut by spiked or jagged tools and edges that shear or chop. Safety
prevention can include shields, gloves or safety locks. Handle knives or tools with care; keep hands,
clothing and jewelry away from moving parts.
Contact injuries--result from contact from solvents, acids, cleaning solutions, flammable liquids and other
substances that can cause burns or injure skin. Read the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) prior to using products to
see the potential hazards. Use gloves or barrier cream, and wash hands regularly. Stay away from contact
with solvents, acids, cleaning agents, flammable or other solvents that can cause burns or injure tissue.
Repetitive motion--injuries happen when your job requirements are repeated, rapid hand movements for
long periods of time. Manufacturing, assembling, or computer work may lead to these types of injuries.
Change your grip, hand position, or motion. If possible rotate tasks to give your hands a rest.
There are some basic safety precautions you can take to protect your hands.
• Recognize hazards
• Think through each job before you begin
• Follow safety rules
• Avoid shortcuts
If an accident or injury does happen, seek prompt treatment and notify the Harley Marine Hotline and your
immediate supervisor.
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