Joel O’Brien, Lead Organiser for Divers at the Maritime Union of Australia raises the important issue of divers’ pay and conditions, encouraging divers to ensure they understand their rights and entitlements in employment.
IMCA Safety Flash
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) issued safety flash 22/15 in December relating to significant incidents reported by IMCA member companies.
Safety flash 22/15 includes details about corrosion related failure of bolts used to secure lifeboat winches; catastrophic failure of a pipework clamp connector; a reminder about confined space entry requirements; the sentencing of a hydraulic company after an employee lost an eye; and contained hydraulic oil spillages from cranes.
Details of the safety flash can be found here, with more information found on the safety page of the IMCA website.