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DECKHAND ORIENTATION & INJURY PREVENTION
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Moxie Media presents an all new Deckhand Orientation and Injury Prevention Training Program for Inland and Coastal Waterway Personnel. Designed to meet the training curriculum of the American Waterways Operators, Responsible Carrier Program (RCP). This program is an excellent tool to familiarize new crew members with the job requirements and safe work practices necessary for working in the towing industry. It is also invaluable as a training resource to reinforce safe work habits for existing employees. Delivered in multiple modules, each with their own learning objective, the program is well suited for onboard safety meeting use.
Module titles include:
1. Onboard Duties and Responsibilities
2. Work Policies and Housekeeping
3. Safety Policies and Practices
4. Emergency Response
5. Vessel Incident Response
6. Injury Prevention
7. Safe Decking and Towing Practices
8. Line Handling
Responsible Carrier Program:
The Responsible Carrier Program was established to define the best industry practices in the areas of company policies, vessel equipment and personnel. The RCP guidelines have been developed based on the unique operational environment specific to the towing industry. Adequate training for all crew members is a mainstay of the RCP provision and providing documented training records is imperative to pass the stringent third party audit process.
All programs are available for delivery as video/DVD, Computer based or Web based with all versions providing assessment test questions, glossary and validation of learning objectives.
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Module 1: Onboard Duties and Responsibilities
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From arriving at the boat dock, loading groceries, being assigned a room, practicing good hygiene, learning work schedules, and helping out in the galley this beginning module starts with the basics.
Module topics include:
Personal Items
Crew Duties
Crew Positions
Work Schedules
Onboard Life
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In this section we get to the nuts and bolts of what is required to get to work. What to wear, PPE required such as hearing protection, respirator training, gloves, safety glasses, boots, and the safe operating practices that go along with tool use. This section finishes up on the importance of putting everything in its place with proper housekeeping.
Module topics include:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Housekeeping
Tools
Respirator Training
Hearing Protection
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The focus in this module is working out on the tow and on the boat and the safety practices and policies that must be followed while working. Just being aware of the hazards and knowing how to work around them safely is a huge first step.
Module topics include:
Hazard Awareness
Ladder Safety
Fall Protection
Lockout/Tagout
Confined Space
HAZCOM
MSDS
Tool Inspection and Maintenance
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A well drilled and trained crew to emergency situations has been proven to save lives and property. This module provides detailed response procedures to man overboard and fire incidents with discussion on the use of Life Saving Appliances such as ring buoys and the varied fire extinguishing systems available on board the vessel. Rapid response and immediate reporting to the wheelhouse are stressed with emphasis placed on the emergency duties found within the station bill.
Module topics include:
Building a Safety Culture
Emergency Duties
Man Overboard
Fire Safety & Response
Fire Extinguishing Equipment
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One of the most frightening incidents any boat crew can experience is a collision, allision or grounding. Alleviating panic through rigorous drills and training can help a crew respond quickly and effectively saving lives and property. This module provides crewman the information they need to respond out of instinct and not fear and covers the training material outlined in the RCP guidelines for new employees and deck crews.
Module topics include:
Grounding
Sinking
Vessel Abandonment
Collisions
Allisions
Emergency Response
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The cornerstone of a good safety program is keeping the crew from getting hurt in the first place. In this module we stress the importance of conducting regular safety meetings which can be vital in addressing work practices that can lead to injury. Slips, trips & falls can be avoided by carefully watching where you walk on the tow and cleaning up spills immediately. Back and soft tissue injuries can be avoided by warming up before beginning work by stretching, relieving awkward postures, keeping your back straight when lifting and exercising regularly. Finally, this module provides all crew members with the information necessary to stop and report unsafe conditions or acts.
Module topics include:
Building a Safety Culture
Slips, Trips and Falls
Back Safety and Lifting
Sprains and Strains
Posture Relief
Stretching
Reporting Unsafe Conditions or Acts
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Module 7: Safe Decking and Towing Practices
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A deckhands job is hard and in this module you see why it takes proper training and an eye on safety to keep anyone from getting hurt. The entire process of building a tow is featured from hand signals and radio protocols to laying wires and ratchets, facing up, use of manual winches, barge inspection and going out on the tow at night. Often working in conditions of snow and ice the deck crew has to be aware of its location at all times watching out for bumps, open hatches, voids, and slick surfaces.
Module topics include:
Building Tow
Hand Signals
Radios
Laying Wires and Ratchets
Safe Use of Rigging
Deck Work
Barge Inspection
Hazards at Night
Snow and Ice
Watch the Bump
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It is essential that all crew members are proficient in safe line handling practices as it is the mainstay of their work. Tying up the boat and barge, throwing a line, working the line, checking barges, throwing a roll to release are all techniques featured in this module. Additional supporting safety hazards discussed include line snapback, keeping out of the bight of the line, inspection of deck fittings, working the dry side, and line care and construction.
Module topics include:
Tying Up Boat & Barge
Throwing Lines
Safe Line Handling
Line Hazards
Line Snapback
Deck Fittings
Checking Barges
Bight Hazards
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