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Gard Guidance Masters

2.8.6.2 ACCIDENT PRONE AREAS AND CIRCUMSTANCES

Some specific areas where injuries to passengers are likely to occur include
  • stairways
  • lifts
  • sliding or closing doors
  • raised coamings
  • areas with dimmed lighting such as bars and cinemas
  • swimming pools
  • areas adjacent to swimming pools and areas with slippery surfaces, such as open decks, particularly in adverse weather
  • gangways and accommodation ladders
  • cabin doors and bunk ladders.

    Passengers are more likely to suffer injury in circumstances such as
  • embarkation and disembarkation
  • excursions
  • sports activities on the vessel
  • vessel movement in heavy weather causing loss of balance.