Guidelines for Health and Safety on Board Small Fishing Boats

Ropes securing a load need to be safe.

!   Action points

• Use the appropriate strength rope for the load.
• If the load is dangerous, heavy or expensive – double up!
• Stow ropes and lines up off the deck (if practical)
• Stow ropes and lines in such a way that if they are wet, they will dry.
• Regularly check ropes for fraying or cuts and discard if found to be significant.
• Don’t bend large ropes too tightly.
• Never stand where a recoiling rope (springer) may recoil back at you.