Safety at sea posters
To mark the International Year of the Seafarer, the Chamber of Shipping has launched this series of health and safety posters - designed by seafarers for seafarers
The posters were originally designed by seafarers in an annual competition, open to anyone who had or was, working in the merchant navy, seafarers suggested the most pertinent subjects based on their own experiences. As a result, the posters cover all aspects of work on a ship, from using machine guards to keeping stairs and walkways clear or making hatches and movable objects secure at sea.
The posters are clear and simple and convey essential safety messages in a quick and direct manner – exactly what is needed wherever there are hazards on ship.
The posters are A3 size, printed on good quality, medium weight paper, suitable for inside display. Scroll down to see all of the designs in the series.
Posters cost £1.50 for members; £2.00 for non-members. Please add standard charge of £5 per order for post and packing (UK only)
Postage costs for orders outside the UK will be advised on receipt of order.
Click here to download an order form.
If you have any queries or would like further information please contact Claire Sneddon, Communications Manager on 020 7417 2888 or Claire.sneddon@british-shipping.org
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| No 1 If fire breaks out raise the alarm | No 2 Mop up or slip up | No 3 Stay on your feet - clean up | No 4 After bathing step with care |
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| No 5 Guards are machine parts too | No 6 Close or guard deck openings | No 7 One roll could be fatal do not sit on the rail | No 8 Steady as you go, use the handrails |
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| No 9 Slippery spots...need attention | No 10 Help is needed for heavy loads | No 11 Keep stairs and walkways clearways | No 12 Lashed ladders secure your safety |
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| No 13 If it will move at sea ... secure it | No 14 Use sound tools ...and the right tools... | No 15 For safety's sake - hook it | No 16 Before working on machinery... lock it off |
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| No 17 Wear your safety footwear | No 18 Beware bights bite | No 19 When handling -avoid twisting and stretching | No 20 Electricity can kill don't meddle |
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| No 21 Stow knives safely | No 22 Be wise, protect eyes | No 23 Tread carefully | No 24 Clear it up...before it clears itself up |
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| No 25 Sound means safer | No 26 Keep clear of suspended loads | No 27 Wear your ear protectors.. in high level noise | No 28 Don't hide hazards |
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| No 29 Check for overloads | No 30 we all shoulder responsibility for safety | No 31 Prompt attention avoids infection | No 32 Avoid an obstacle course, keep a tidy ship |
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| No 33 Take care over sea steps |