Think Before You Lift! COSWP’s Crane and Sling Safety Rules at Sea

Video Overview & Insights

In this COSWP Made Simple episode, we break down Part 3, Chapter 19 of the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers – focused on the safe use of lifting equipment like cranes, slings, shackles, and hoists.

Whether you’re loading stores, moving spares, or lifting cargo, one wrong move can lead to injury, dropped loads, or catastrophic failure. COSWP gives seafarers the essential rules for safe lifting operations at sea.

In this video, you’ll learn:

🏗️ How to inspect and use cranes, slings, and lifting accessories safely

📏 COSWP's guidelines for load limits, safe angles, and correct rigging practices

⚠️ The dangers of improper slinging, overloading, and unbalanced lifting

✅ How to plan lifting operations, communicate clearly, and avoid common errors

📋 Real-world lifting incidents and how they could’ve been prevented

Whether you're a deckhand, engineer, or bosun – don’t lift until it’s safe to do so.

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