Lessons Learnt: Eye Injury to Fitter

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In this video

While a Tanker was lying at a port anchorage waiting to berth, an Engine Room Fitter was instructed to fabricate a steel locking pin. Even though the Fitter was wearing PPE, including a full face visor, the Fitter suffered a severe eye injury. Watch the video and ask yourself whether this could happen on your ship...

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UK Club Loss Prevention

UK P&I

Date31/01/2020

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