MOTION
What types of motion hazards are potentially present on offshore locations?
Similar to gravity and mechanical hazards, motion hazards may be present in many different forms. Some examples include:
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Road transport vehicles, marine vessels and moving equipment
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Environmental conditions like flowing water, wind and waves
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Gears, pistons and other equipment in motion
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Vibrations from large stationary equipment and other sources
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Body position when lifting, straining or bending
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Man/machine interfaces like how valves are designed and installed so they can be operated with good body position
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Dust and debris releases that might introduce airborne hazards