Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - LY3 - The Large Commercial Yacht Code - Annex 2 Safety Management System for Vessels under 500GT - Health and Safety Protection Policy
Health and Safety Protection Policy
3. One or more competent persons should be delegated to take responsibility for health and safety, and that person/persons should be clearly identified. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to ensure that the policy is complied with, and that the responsibilities are understood.
4. The company/owner should develop a policy on prevention of alcohol and drug abuse.
5. All personnel both ashore and afloat have a duty to take care of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
6. It is essential that, in the event of an emergency, there is the ability to communicate with the emergency services via a shore base. The shore base may be the company office ashore, the local Coastguard, Police or Fire Station, or another office as may be agreed between the vessel and the shore base.
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