WHAT’S AT STAKE

“On land" for marine contractors means that they are working or conducting activities on the terrestrial or non-aquatic portion of a project. There are instances where their work extends to land-based areas such as;

• construction of marine structures, land-based infrastructure projects, dredging and land reclamation, pipeline and cable installations, vessel transportation and logistics

WHAT’S THE DANGER

COMMON HAZARDS MARINE CONTRACTORS ENCOUNTER WHEN WORKING ON LAND

• Working on land exposes contractors to different terrains, such as uneven surfaces, slopes, or unstable ground.
• Heavy machinery and equipment can present hazards such as the risk of entrapment, collisions, falling objects, or equipment failure […]

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