Pocket Safety Cards News

Eight key messages including Always look where you walk; Don’t lose your head! Beware of snap back zones; Make sure that all grating and supports are in good condition; Always wear the proper PPE have cartoon-style illustrations alongside the messages so they can be easily understood in any language. The 12th in the series of safety posters, the Mooring Safety poster is designed to complement IMCA’s existing document Mooring Practice Safety Guidance (IMCA SEL 029 and IMCA M 214).

‘Safety Coaching’ and ‘Workplace Fatigue’ are the two latest pocket safety cards in the series published by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). “These are card numbers 20 and 21 in the popular and effective series,” explains Hugh Williams, IMCA’s Chief Executive. “The safety coaching card includes a list of key aspects of the role of a coach, encouraging people to stop and think and provide objective and honest feedback. As we say on the card ‘you don’t need to have ‘Coach’ in your job title to undertake coaching – particularly when it comes to safety.