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Boat Building Industry - Health, Safety and Environment Guide for the

The boat building industry has a relatively high use of hazardous substances and therefore increased risk to both the environment and the health and safety of employees. This guide addresses many of the issues faced by the industry, by providing practical tools for the user. It is designed to be a living document that can be updated as legislation changes and as new information becomes available.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Health, Safety and Environment Guide
Health, Safety and Environment Policy and Plan
Managing Hazards, Accident Reporting, Incident Investigation and Emergency Procedures
Best Practice Guidelines
     Managing hazardous substances
     Best practice notes for the use of styrene-based (polyester) resins
     Best practice notes for the use of epoxy resins
     Spraying flammable liquids - paints, lacquers, adhesives and resins
     Welding and gas cutting
Training
Environmental Management
     Cleaner Production
     Cleaner Water
     Recyclers Contact List (Size 77K)
Forms
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