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Health and SafetyEFFECTIVE DATE:

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It is the objective of Seaspan International Ltd. to promote safe and healthy working conditionsfor all crewmembers. In order to achieve this goal, all levels of management/supervision,crewmembers, customers and visitors are assigned individual responsibilities, which must beadhered to at all times. Attaining excellence in the execution of a proactive safety program willrequire the following:

Planning

Developing a system of risk assessments and integrating a formal mechanism for hazardreduction into our everyday work. Implementing control measures and being responsive torequests and reports from crews. Everyone has a responsibility to identify hazards and toremove them where possible.

Establishing Priorities

Allowing for the adequate allocation of resources to control high and moderate risks, where theprobability of something going wrong is high first, then moving into lower risk areas.

Accountability

Holding supervisors accountable for the safety of the crew that they put to work and usingaccountability on all levels to ensure support of the safety program.

Enforcement

Understanding that risk taking and not following safe work procedures are unacceptable.

Applicable legislation

Canada Labour Code Part II and the Marine Occupational Safety and Health Regulations i.e.CLC Part II and MOSH Regulations.

These policies apply to Seaspan International Ltd.




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Management’s Responsibilities (Refer to CLC Part II 124, 125(1))

• Provide a safe workplace

• Provide personal protective equipment and provide training in the use of suchequipment

• Support the Safety Department, Officers and employee safety representatives in theiradministration of safety activities

• Provide in the prescribed manner, each employee with the information, instruction,training and supervision necessary to ensure their health and safety at work

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Ensure that each employee is made aware of every known or foreseeable health orsafety hazard in the area where the employee works

• Establish goals for safety

• Establish safety responsibilities for Masters or Officers

• Provide First Aid facilities

• Ensure that regular safety inspections are conducted and appropriate follow-up action istaken as necessary

• Initiate, maintain and publicize a comprehensive Health and Safety Program

• Ensure that regular management and crewmember Safety Meetings are held

• Maintain safety records and statistics

• Set a good example

• Inform all employees of their rights to refuse unsafe work and procedures to follow

Officer’s Responsibilities (CLC Part II 125(1) (2), 126(1))

• Conduct regular Safety Inspections, on each tour of duty of their vessel equipment andreview safe work procedures (as necessary)

• Conduct Safety Meetings with their crew on each tour of duty to discuss safety mattersaffecting the crew including a review of relevant previous lost-time accidents

• Investigate all accidents involving their crewmember(s) and complete the Accident/InjuryInvestigation Report for all lost-time, medical aid and serious near misses – takingwhatever corrective action is necessary to prevent future similar accidents

• Ensure good housekeeping practices are maintained by crewmembers under theirsupervision during and after completing a job

• Ensure good two-way communications are maintained

• Ensure that all crewmembers under their supervision are properly instructed in the safeperformance of their tasks




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Officer’s Responsibilities (Cont’d)

• Ensure that all crewmembers under their supervision perform their jobs without beingexposed to or exposing themselves or others to undue risk

• Investigate any alleged unsafe conditions in their area and ensure, where necessary,that proper follow-up action is taken

• Ensure that all new and transferred crewmembers receive on-the-job safety introduction,complete the Familiarization Checklist and assist in the crewmember’s probationaryevaluations

• Ensure that only authorized and adequately trained crewmembers operate machinery

and equipment• Ensure compliance by all crewmembers under their supervision with the Company’s

published Safety Rules

• Take all reasonable precautions to ensure that all outside contractors comply withCompany Policy

• Work with the Safety Department to facilitate a crewmembers return to full employment,in the event of injury, disability or sickness

Crew’s Responsibilities (CLC Part II 126)

• Know and comply with all Company Safety Rules

• Take reasonable care of themselves and all others that may be affected by their acts or

omissions• Follow the established Safe Work Procedures (SWP) Standard Operating Procedures

(SOP) where applicable

• Warn any individual in danger and attempt to remove them from the hazard

• Report unsafe acts and conditions to their Master or Officer first

• Report any injury to their Master or Officer immediately

• Where possible make recommendations for the correction of identified safety problems

• Aid in correcting unsafe conditions

• Maintain good housekeeping at their job site

• Follow the instructions of their supervisor and employer

• See section CLC Part II 136




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Workplace Health and Safety Committee Representative Responsibilities

• Shall be selected or appointed by their respective unions

• Shall meet at least 9 times a year

• Make recommendations for the establishments and enforcement of Health and Safetyprocedures

• Shall participate in safety inspections, accident investigations, hazard assessments andtraining programs pertaining to personal protective equipment, safety devices ormaterials

• Maintain accurate workplace committee meeting minutes and ensure minutes aredistributed in the workplace

Customers, Visitors and Suppliers Responsibilities

All non-crew visitors will follow Seaspan International Ltd. Policy and Procedures whereapplicable. They should receive a safety orientation from the employer and follow theinstructions of the crew.




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The Right To Refuse Unsafe Work (CLC Part II 128)

A person must not carry out or cause to be carried out, any work process or operate or cause tobe operated any tool, appliance or equipment, if that person has reasonable cause to believethat to do so would create an undue hazard to the health and safety of any person.

A crewmember who refuses to carry out a work process or operate a tool, appliance orequipment must immediately report the circumstances of the unsafe conditions or inherentdanger to his or her Master, Officer or Port Captain.

A Master/ Supervisor receiving a report of a work refusal must immediately investigate thematter and ensure that any unsafe condition is remedied without delay, or if in his or her opinionthe report is not valid, must so inform the person who made the report.

If consultation does not resolve the matter and the crewmember continues to refuse to carry outthe work process or operate the tool, appliance or equipment, the Master, shall call the On DutyPort Captain and discuss the work refusal.

If the On Duty Port Captain or Marine Safety Coordinator cannot resolve the issue, it must bedirected to the local regulator (Transport Canada) immediately.

No disciplinary action (CLC 147) is to be taken against anyone with a health or safety concernraised in good faith.




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Steps to use before Refusing to Work:

Crewmembers (Licensed & Unlicensed) are expected to resolve complaints dealing with Healthor Safety internally. Before using the Right to Refuse Dangerous Work and involving a FederalHealth and Safety Officer, crewmembers or employees must follow the Internal ComplaintResolution Process.

Internal Complaint Resolution Process:

1. The crewmember(s) must first inform their immediate Supervisor (Master / Mate) about theircomplaint to do with health or safety.

2. The crewmember(s) and Licensed Officer will attempt to resolve the complaint between themas soon as possible.

3. If the matter cannot be resolved between the crewmember(s) and Supervisor/Officer – members of the Workplace/Policy Committee should be contacted to help resolve thecomplaint the Port Captains and Marine Safety Departments must be contacted at this time.

4. If the Internal Investigation concludes that a danger exists, the employer (Port Captains)must ensure the safety of the crew and must rectify the situation.

5. The crewmember/employee does not have to return to work until conditions involved with thecomplaint are made safe.

Note: No refusal is allowed if the life, health or safety of another person is put into direct dangeror if the work is considered a normal condition of work.

When a complaint cannot be resolved internally and has been sent to a federal health andsafety officer and he or she has determined there is no danger:

1. The crewmember(s) must return to work.

2. The Safety Officer’s decision of no danger can be brought before the Appeals Officer (within10 days).

3. The crewmember(s) must still return to work while the appeal is in progress.

4. The crewmember(s) who chooses not to return to work will no longer be protected by Part IIof CLC.




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When a Health & Safety Officer decides there is a danger:

1. A written Direction will be given to the Employer to correct the situation and may includeemployees/crewmembers and the unions representing them.

2. Any employer, employee or union can request a review of the Safety Officer’s Direction by anAppeals Officer (within 30 calendar days) but the Direction is in effect until it is confirmed,varied or rescinded.

3. Employees/Crewmember(s) on a vessel or aircraft in operation who believe they are in

danger must first inform the person in charge who will then make a decision on what to doafter taking into account the safety of the vessel.

4. The person in charge will inform the crewmember(s) that the refusal to work cannot takeplace during the “particular time period” they believe the safety of everyone on board wouldbe in jeopardy.

5. Once past the “particular time” deemed essential to the safety of the vessel and vessel’spersonnel – and the matter is still not resolved - the crewmember(s) can continue with thework refusal. Refer to CLC Section 128. (9)

6. The Supervisor (Master/Mate) must contact the Port Captains, Marine Safety Departments

and Transport Canada will be notified of the continued work refusal.




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Inspections

Inspections are one of the oldest, most widely used and best ways to detect and correctpotential losses before they occur. Inspection-detection-correction activities are hard to beat asways of showing crewmembers that the company considers their safety and health vitallyimportant.

There are three types of inspections, Informal Inspections, Critical Parts and general PlannedInspections. Each plays a vital role in effective inspection systems.

Informal Inspections

Informal inspections are carried out as people go about their regular activities. Housekeepingevaluations are a vital part of effective inspections. They concentrate on both cleanliness andorder.

Critical Parts Inspection

Critical Parts/Items Inspections focus on the components of machinery, equipment, materials,structures or areas likely to result in a major problem or loss when worn, damaged, abused,misused or improperly applied.

Planned Inspections

Masters or Officers are responsible for ensuring that General Planned Inspections are carriedout, each month and as early as possible to the sailing date. Crewmembers (SafetyRepresentative and or another employee), shall also take part in the inspections (if anothercrew member is completing this inspection, the nominated Safety Representative should beinformed). Senior Managers should also conduct safety tours – walk throughs, specifically toobserve important safety and health items

Hazard identification and hazard removal should be the focus during any inspection. Theoverall aim of Seaspan International Ltd. is to have many pairs of eyes looking for andidentifying hazards so that they can be assessed and removed/controlled.




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Risk Management

Under the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Canada Labour Code Part II, MarineOccupational Safety and Health Regulations), employers are required to identify hazards andassess the risks to the Health and Safety of their employees and any others who may beaffected by their undertakings. The preventive and protective measures that have to be takenfollowing the risk assessment depend upon the relevant regulation covering particular hazardsor sectors of work and the risk assessment.

Risk assessments are intended to apply to all hazardous activities within Seaspan InternationalLtd. They are not required for “trivial risk” but should focus on the “significant risks” arising out

of work. In practice this will mean that assessments based on a probable set of circumstancesor activities will feature in the risk assessment process.

• Safety Hazard Reports, Accident Investigations, Vessel Safety Meeting Minutes will actas a trigger for the risk assessment.

• Risk assessments should also be undertaken on activities that might result in risks tovisitors or the public that may be beyond those created by normal work activity.

• Formal records are to be maintained and significant findings are to be recorded andincorporated into the documentation supporting training etc. The Safety Department willhold the master copies of all risk assessments, other copies will be held on the vessel.

Qualified Persons

An essential requirement of the regulations is the appointment of Qualified Person(s) to carryout risk assessments. The risk assessor would be deemed competent by virtue of appropriatetraining, knowledge and experience and he should be sufficiently knowledgeable to carry outthe assessment with little or no reference to others. In many cases the Marine SafetyCoordinator will conduct the Hazard Survey and Risk Assessments. MOSH Regulations 1.1Qualified Person. He will call upon the crew to assist him in the formal process.

When the formal risk assessments recommend complicated remedial action, they will bereferred to the Workplace Health and Safety Committee for discussion and action.




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Accident Investigation

Seaspan International Ltd. has a pro-active safety program. Learning from accidents/incidentsand implementing remedial measures is an integral part of this program. Information gatheredfrom accident/incident investigations is documented, reported, implemented, and evaluated toconstantly improve the safety program. Each accident/incident that involves a lost time injury toa crewmember, or has the potential to have caused serious injury will be investigated.

The initial accident/incident investigation shall involve:

• A Master or Officer of the crewmember involved (Master or Mate)

• Crewmember involved in the accident/incident or other worker

• A Safety Committee Member or on board Safety Representative

• A Marine Safety Coordinator will review the accident, contact the Safety Committee Co-Chair and jointly determine if a comprehensive investigation under the Canada LabourCode is required

The Accident Investigation will be started as soon as possible after the incident occurs and notlonger than 24 hours after the incident. The Seaspan International Ltd. Accident InvestigationReport (pink) will be completed and signed by the Master and a crewmember. The injuredemployee will be given a Ability Management Program package. The investigation team mustcomplete a thorough investigation.

The aim of the investigation is to identify a problem, a root cause and to recommend measuresthat will prevent a similar accident from happening again. Remedial Action must beimplemented immediately by either the Master, Port Captain or Marine Safety Coordinator toprevent a further accident/incident. In the event of a fatality or serious injury, the location of theaccident must be cordoned off until all investigations (Safety, Regulatory or Police) arecomplete.

First Aid Services and Equipment

Seaspan International Ltd. will ensure that adequate First Aid equipment, supplies and servicesare on their vessels and sites at all times (MOSH Regulations Part XIII).

The Master on vessels that do not carry a Mate and the First Mate on all other vessels is thedesignated First Aid Officer.

The First Aid Officer will ensure that the vessel’s first aid supply chest(s) is stockedappropriately. It shall be inspected at least monthly and such inspections shall be recorded onthe inside of the first-aid chest.




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Reporting of injuries or Industrial Disease

All crewmembers who lose time from work or have or will be receiving medical attention for awork related injury or illness must fill out a WCB Form 6A and return it to the SeaspanInternational Ltd. Disability Coordinator within 3 days (or as soon as possible) of their medicalappointment or time loss. Any accident/injury no matter how minor must be recorded in thevessels log. Information must include name, what happened, when, how and the outcome (Refer to Section D).

Emergency Preparedness And Response

Seaspan International Ltd. has numerous vessels that visit unique work sites. This makes oneplan or procedure for each emergency situation redundant. Each vessel will follow procedureswhich will fit each vessel or situation.

Each vessel will review procedures for:

• Emergency Phone Calls

• Emergency Radio Procedures

• Emergency Evacuation Procedures

• Emergency Fire Fighting Procedures

• All other situations which may be hi-lighted by a Hazard/Risk Assessment

Refer to Section C – Emergency Procedures and Drills




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Safety Training

Seaspan International Ltd. encourages and promotes upgrading of personal and group skills,which would enhance the work environment, by making the worksite safer and more efficient.

When Hazard/Risk Assessment highlights the need for training or retraining, it must be added tothe Marine Safety Coordinator’s training plan. Timing of the training and duration will dependon:

• Risk of injury

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Frequency of the task (hazard/risk)• Availability of appropriate training

Training can be in several forms:

• Formal training provided by the employer

• Demonstrable by Port Captain, Master, Officer or experienced crewmembers

• Instructing crewmembers in specific activities

• Instruction in an appropriate Safe Work Procedure

• Training Manual developed in-house, with the practical training held in house

• Professional training brought on site

• Personnel sent out to a third party professional institution




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Hazardous Substance Exposure & Elimination/Reduction

Responsibilities

All levels of Management/Supervisors are responsible for ensuring:

• A healthy and safe work environment for all the crewmembers under their supervision

• That all crewmembers are adequately trained and instructed in the hazard(s) they arebeing exposed to along with any safe work procedures applicable to controlling aparticular hazard or exposure.

• They are aware and understand how to use all forms of safety equipment required toensure their safety.

• That all crewmembers are informed of hazards that may exist and how to control them.

• All crewmembers are required to follow the requirements of this policy.

The company is committed to following the basic hazard risk assessment guidelines listedbelow:

Anticipation

Knowing the basic work process involved with day-to-day operations and/or specifically on atask-by-task basis will aid in hazard recognition. This can be accomplished through pre-jobmeetings, consulting crews and job briefings.

Recognition

Once work processes are identified then the hazards and risks that are related to each workprocess should be listed then evaluated. At this point crewmember or worker exposure tochemical, biological and physical hazard should become apparent.

Evaluation

During the evaluation process it must be determined what is or could be present, how much ispresent relating to worker or crewmember exposure and where is the source of the hazard.The evaluation process will aid in determining whether or not present work practices and controlmeasures are sufficient or are further controls required.

Control Measures

Five types of control measures will be used when reducing or eliminating any given hazard.The five control categories listed below must be considered before relying on PersonalProtection Equipment.




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Hazardous Substance Exposure & Elimination/Reduction (Cont’d)

Control Types:

Elimination

Remove the hazard from the workplace.

Substitution

Means changing chemicals, products or materials, to a less harmful or less toxic alternatives, inorder to eliminate/reduce hazards associated with the original activity.

Engineering

The physical arrangement, design or alteration of workstations, equipment, materials,production facilities or other aspects of the physical work environment, for the purpose ofcontrolling risk i.e. noise barrier or ventilation.

Administration

The provision, use and scheduling of working activities and resources in the workplace,

including planning, organizing, staffing and coordinating, work periods to reduced periods ofexposure.

Personal Protective Equipment (Last Resort)

Hard hats, safety glasses etc. or any other protective equipment deemed necessary whenprotecting crewmembers from a known risk.

Personal Reporting

In the event of exposure employees should:

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Report the exposure immediately to an Officer, Dispatch, and or Port Captain’sDepartment

• Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet and SOP

• For Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) incidents refer to the North AmericanEmergency Response Guidebook

• Complete a WCB Form 6A which must be forwarded to the Claims Manager




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Personal Protective Equipment

Seaspan International Ltd. will ensure that engineering controls shall be the primary methodsused to eliminate or reduce the possibility of injury and/or industrial disease. When suchcontrols are not practical or applicable, personal protective equipment and respiratory protectionwill be provided, used, and maintained.

Responsibilities

All levels of management in charge of the work crews are responsibilities for ensuring that:

• All crewmembers are provided with a selection of respirators and protective

clothing/equipment suitable for the purpose intended.• Crewmembers are adequately trained and instructed in proper use of respirators and

protective clothing/equipment

• Proper maintenance of respiratory and personal protective equipment

• All crewmembers are informed of hazards, which may exist, and how to use thepersonal protective equipment.

Officers are to ensure that crew use the protective equipment provided. All crewmembers arerequired to follow the requirements of this policy.

Respiratory Protective Equipment

It is the policy of Seaspan International Ltd., that all crewmembers who are exposed to, air

contaminated with harmful dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays and vapors shallbe protected. Crewmembers must wear proper protective respiratory equipment and be clean-shaven where the respirator seals with the face.

Risk Assessment

Hazard analyses procedures shall be used to assess the work place to determine if hazards arepresent, or are likely to be generated, which necessitate the use of Personal ProtectiveEquipment (PPE). If such hazards are present the following actions will be taken:

• Select PPE that properly fits each affected crewmember

• Ensure that crewmembers use, the proper PPE

• Train crewmember in proper use of PPE

• Damaged or defective personal protective equipment will not be used

PPE devices should not be relied on to provide protection against hazards, but should be usedin conjunction with guards and engineering controls. Consideration must be given to comfortand fit; PPE must fit properly. PPE shall not in itself create a hazard.

Approved Work Boots

All crewmembers will wear CSA approved work boots (with ankle support). Protective footwearwill be worn to comply with the Marine Occupational Safety Health Regulations 10.5(1) risk offoot injury or electric shock and 10.5(2) hazard of slipping in the work place.




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Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms

The main hazard when using a ladder, scaffold or temporary work platform is falling. A poorlydesigned, maintained, or improperly used ladder, scaffold or temporary work platform maycollapse under the load placed upon it and cause the crewmember to fall. Individuals can alsofall from ladders when they over reach or when ladders are not secured.

Responsibilities

The Officer in charge of the crew is responsible for the following:

• Conduct training for crewmembers who use ladders, or temporary work platform

• Ensure proper ladders and scaffolds are used for specific tasks

• Ensure that all ladders and scaffolding systems are inspected on a regular basis andprior to crewmembers using

• Ensure all ladders are secured and on a level base. If a ladder is being used to accessa barge or vessel, it must be held at its base.

• Jacobs’s ladders should be inspected before use and securely tied. Any defectiveladders or ones with defective line should be replaced.

Consider other options to access equipment rather than portable ladders.




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Fall Protection

Seaspan International Ltd. will take necessary steps to eliminate, prevent, and control fallhazards. The first priority is given to eliminate the fall hazards. If a fall hazard cannot beeliminated, effective fall protection will be planned, implemented, and monitored.

It is understood that fall protection cannot be used on all barges under all circumstances. Insuch circumstances life jackets are to be worn and employees should attempt to keep threepoints of contact at all times.

Where possible try to avoid carrying equipment i.e. pass pike pole up and work together to

reduce the risk of falling.

Fall protection is required when working at heights greater than 2.4 metres (8 feet) or where afall from 2.4 meters (8 feet) involves an unusual risk of injury. The supervisor should attempt tofollow the hierarchy below:

• Guardrails

• Fall Arrest – full body harness and lanyard

• Fall Restraint

• Exclusion Zones – six feet from the edge

When working on a barge or vessel over water, employees are to wear CSA approved life vestsor PFD. Inspect all full body harnesses, lanyards, anchors, snap hooks, shock absorberscarabiners, links, rings and other connecting hardware that is used for fall arrest systems beforeand after use, for wear and damage.




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Cranes and Hoists

Seaspan International Ltd. will take all necessary steps to establish the requirements for theuse, maintenance and inspection of all overhead, traveling and mobile cranes and hoists. Asuspended load of any size creates a hazard to both personnel and equipment. Improper use ofcranes and hoists can cause equipment failure or loads to drop from the lifting system.

Responsibilities

All levels of Management, Supervisor or Officer in charge of the crew who will be using and/or

operating cranes or hoists will be responsible for the following:

• Arrange and provide crane/hoist operator training for crewmembers who need to usecranes/hoists

• Ensure only trained crewmembers are competent to operate cranes and hoists

• Provide procedures for maintenance and inspection of all cranes and hoists

• Ensure crewmembers conduct and complete required maintenance and inspection ofcranes/hoists before each use

• Keep accurate inspection records

Crewmembers are responsible for the following:

• Only operate cranes/hoists for which training has been provided• Follow the instruction of their supervisor

• Conduct safety inspection and functional tests prior to using the equipment

• Report any defect or unsafe condition in a crane or hoist immediately

It is the policy of Seaspan International Ltd., that accepted safety and health precautions will bepracticed in the use and or operation of all overhead, traveling, mobile cranes, hoists and liftingequipment i.e. slings, clamps, shackles etc. All cranes, hoists and lifting equipment, shall beinspected, maintained, and operated in accordance with this policy, manufacturer’sspecifications, written and practical safe work procedures and the latest applicable FederalRegulation. The Master or Officer shall ensure that all cranes and hoists are used for theirintended applications and that safe work practices are observed and followed at all times.

Laminated crane hand signals shall be provided (TBC).

Crane operators should ensure that the area below their operation is clear i.e. log loaders keeploads clear of dozer boats.




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Tools, Machinery and Equipment

Seaspan International Ltd. is committed to the safe use of tools and equipment. Tools andmachinery make many tasks easier, however, the same tools and machinery that assist us, ifimproperly used or maintained, can create significant hazards in our work areas.Crewmembers, who use tools and machinery must be properly trained to use, adjust, store, andmaintain tools and machinery equipment.

Responsibilities

All levels of Management are responsible for the following:

• Provide correct tools for assigned tasks

• Ensure tools are maintained and stored safely

• Ensure all machinery is properly guarded

• Provide training to crewmembers on machine guard rules and tool safety

• Provide for tools, machinery and equipment repair

• Provide the appropriate PPE and instructions for use

Crewmembers are responsible for the following:

• Use tools correctly and follow the requirements of this policy

• Report any defect in a tool or machine immediately• Do not use tools and equipment if unsure about the proper use

• Follows good safe practices when using tools and machinery.

• Guards on tools may only be removed with permission of the Master or Officer directly incharge

• Do not miss-use any tools, machinery or equipment in anyway

• Use the appropriate PPE when using tools

It is the policy of Seaspan International Ltd., that accepted safety and health precautions will bepracticed in the use of machinery, fixed and portable power tools, and other hand heldequipment so that all crewmembers using such equipment will be protected against personalinjury.




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Lockout

Lockout is the use of a lock or locks to render machinery or equipment inoperable or to isolatethe energy source. The purpose of Lockout is to prevent an energy isolating device (such as aswitch, circuit breaker or valve etc.) from accidentally or inadvertently being operated, whilecrewmembers are performing maintenance on machinery or equipment.

Responsibilities

Management

It is the responsibility of the Officer or Supervisor to ensure that the lockout requirements set outby Federal Regulations are followed where applicable.

Officer or Supervisor

Prior to commencing a job requiring a lockout, the Master or Officer must ensure that thecrewmembers under their direction are competent with and have followed proper lockoutprocedures. (Locks and Cables are provided for on all Seaspan vessels so that machinery canbe locked out at breaker, otherwise when alongside Jiffy Lube, their procedures apply or if inthe “Care and Control” of VSY their lockout procedures shall apply (Reference WMG HS-200Lockout Procedures.)

Crewmembers

It is the responsibility of each crewmember performing maintenance or repairs on anyequipment or machinery to follow proper lockout procedures.

General Requirements

Sufficient locks and lockout equipment will be made readily available to crewmembers.




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Asbestos Control

Exposure to asbestos must be prevented or controlled. Masters and crew should know thelocation of all asbestos on vessels. Asbestos should not be disturbed i.e. drilled into. If anyasbestos is damaged it should be reported to Seaspan Engineering Department immediately.Engineering will provide immediate instructions.

Responsibility

Management is to ensure that all employees dealing with asbestos have the correct tools,safety equipment and training.

The Master or Officer is to ensure that all safe work procedures are adhered too, when handlingasbestos.

The Safety Department is to ensure that personnel involved in the handling; disposal andtesting of Asbestos are trained and competent. The Safety Department should constantlymonitor any job where Asbestos is or is perceived to be a risk. Crewmembers are to follow anyprocedure or instructions given by the Master or Officer.

Definitions:

Asbestos - The term used to identify a group of fibrous silicates. Several types have been usedin marine construction, including, but not limited to white Chrysotile, which is the most common,or brown Amosite

Encapsulation - Means that friable material containing asbestos is treated with a sealant whichpenetrates the material and binds all the fibers together

Enclosure - Means that friable material containing asbestos is separated from the habitableenvironment in a building by physical barriers such as Gyproc, plywood, metal sheeting, etc.




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Definitions Continued:

Friable Material - Means a material, which when dry, can easily be crumbled or powdered byhand. It also means the material that is crumbled and powdered. Friable material containingasbestos may appear:

• Fluffy or spongy and is always applied by spraying

• Irregular, soft surface and is usually applied by spraying method

• Textured, dense, fairly firm surface usually applied by hand trowels

HEPA Filter - Is a high efficiency particulate aerosol filter that is at least 99.97% efficient incollecting 0.3-micron diameter aerosols.

Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) - Means a manufactured article or product containing1% or more of asbestos by weight as determined by suitable analytical techniques or themanufacturer.

Respirator - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn by a person, which prevents thatperson from inhaling harmful airborne substances

Vessel areas suspected of containing ACM that may expose crewmembers to the dustassociated with friable material must have samples taken for lab analysis. The Marine Safety

Coordinator or Qualified Person will obtain samples of the suspect ACM and ensure lab analysisresults are communicated prior to starting work in the affected area.

General Procedures:

• All vessel areas containing ACM must be identified and have complete and visible signage

• A Qualified Person must perform a site Hazard / Risk Assessment before starting any workthat disturbs friable ACM.

• All work must be classified either as low, medium or high risk to determine what controlmeasures are required to protect crewmembers from friable asbestos exposures.

• For all emergency repairs at sea the person in charge must ensure Port Engineering isnotified and that the suspect ACM is encapsulated or somehow isolated (i.e. covered with

duct tape or painted over) until proper repair work can be completed. At a minimum thePPE utilized for a Low Risk Activity must be used for emergency repair work.




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Suggested Personal Protective Equipment for Asbestos Work

P.P.E. Low Risk Moderate Risk High riskRespiratoryProtection

Non-powered, airpurifying respiratorapproved for usewith asbestos fibersi.e. “100” protection

Non-powered, airpurifying respiratorapproved for use withasbestos fibers.

Powered air purifying respiratorequipped with a HEPA filter and afull-face piece, or full-facepressure demand air suppliedrespirators.

Low Risk Activity – indicates work being done in areas where friable ACM is being removed,

contained or encapsulated without a significant release of asbestos fiber.

• Ensure that barrier tape and other signage are visible to prevent unwanted access torestricted areas by unauthorized persons or crewmembers directly involved in the work.

• All work performed inside the areas marked restricted requires the wearing of a HEPArespirator.

• All visible dust must be wiped down with a damp cloth and can be pre-sprayed with a finemist of water.

• Areas that may be drilled into must be wetted down beforehand and a mineral oil or like

substance should be used with the bit.

• Use a plastic drop sheet to prevent the spread of ACM to other areas of the vessel

• When cleaning up waste material i.e. dust and smaller pieces of ACM use a vacuum thathas a HEPA filter installed in it or a wet mop.

• Any drop sheets must be first wetted, then folded and placed into a sealed bag marked“asbestos waste”

Moderate Risk Activity – involves the handling of ACM or the working in close proximity tofriable ACM that the Hazard/Risk Assessment indicates the work involved can produce airborne

asbestos fibers that exceed allowable concentrations. A qualified person must be available toconduct continuous air monitoring of the workplace.

High Risk Activity – involves extensive control measures to be in place to prevent exposuresto airborne asbestos fibers that are generated by the work being performed on site.

WMG crewmembers will not perform moderate or high risk removal work without guidance fromthe Safety Department and or outside professional approved contractor.




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Fire Prevention

The Managers, Masters or Officers and Crewmembers of Seaspan International Ltd. shall worktogether to help prevent fire on our vessels.

Responsibilities

Management is to ensure that adequate instruction and training is given to the Master or Officerto ensure that they are equipped to handle emergencies, before they are given anyresponsibility for fire safety.

Master or Officer is responsible for identifying fire hazards on their vessel and seeing that theyare addressed immediately. Any keys or special devices that are required for sounding analarm or providing means of suppression is also to be under the control of the on-watch Masteror Officer.

Crewmembers are the eyes of the vessel. Any unsafe conditions and poor fire preventionpractices are to be reported without delay to the Master or Officer, with correcting actions takenimmediately.

With each task or instance of work where the potential for fire or explosion exists a responsibleperson will perform a risk assessment. Control measures will be developed and implementedbefore the work shall begin. All crewmembers involved in the operation will be briefed on the

control measures and they are to ensure that they remain in place during the entire task.

Crewmembers in the course of their duties are to help identify potential fire hazards, includingproper handling and storage procedures, potential ignition sources and their control andutilization of fire protection equipment.

Good housekeeping is a fundamental control measure in fire safety. All crewmembers areencouraged to keep general work areas orderly and clean. Access and egress routes are toremain uncluttered and open for easy passage. Any combustibles i.e. gasoline is to be clearlymarked and securely stored in a proper container/locker.

Oil, solvent or chemical soaked rags are to be disposed of in metal flame resistant cans and

emptied on a regular basis. All flammable or hazardous spills are to be contained and cleanedimmediately.




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Fire Prevention (Cont’d)

Master or Officer are to ensure that:

• Mandatory fire drills are conducted regularly, after a crew change of 25% and within 24hours of sailing.

• Vessel evacuation plans are posted, and discussed at new crewmember orientations.

• Inspections, which include an on-going assessment of the potential for fire and the fireprevention practices are conducted.

Crewmembers:

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Crewmembers are to be trained in the practices of fire prevention and fire fighting.• Crewmembers must familiarize them selves with the location of fire fighting equipment

i.e. extinguishers, hoses and alarms on their vessel.




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Ergonomic Program

Responsibilities

Seaspan International Ltd. is implementing an Ergonomic Program that will encourage theprompt reporting of MSI (Musculoskeletal Injuries) and have crewmembers actively involved inthe development of the control measures. All levels of Management/Supervision areresponsible for identifying risk factors and taking part in formal Risk Assessments.

Observations

The Safety Department will talk with and observe vessel crews, identify risk factors related toMSI (Musculoskeletal Injuries), use ergonomics analysis tools, or the services of an ergonomicprofessional or Kinesiologist.

Hazard Reduction and Control Measures

The Safety Department will under take risk assessments and make recommendations to controland/or reduce MSI hazards by using feasible engineering, work practice or administrativecontrols or any combination of them. This may include video taping, photographing and/orobservations of high-risk work activities. Engineering controls are the preferred method ofreducing hazard. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be used to supplement thesecontrols and may be used alone only where other controls are not feasible.

Musculoskeletal Injuries Implementation Team

The MSI Implementation team will investigate and discuss any suggested control measures,before finally giving their recommendations to the Health and Safety Committee.

Training

The Safety Department will arrange initial and follow-up training for Master, Officers andcrewmembers on injury prevention.

Follow-up

The Ergonomics Program will be reviewed every year. This should involve talking withcrewmembers in the program, reviewing the program elements, determining whether hazardshave been identified and addressed, and determining whether positive results have been theoutcome.




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Ergonomic Program (Cont’d)

Reduction of Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) Risks by:

• Identifying and implementing initial controls within 90 days of determining a job meetsthe Action Trigger

• Identify and implement permanent controls within two (2) years of determining a jobmeets the Action Trigger. (Permanent controls can be subsequently changed, if theyreduce or eliminate a MSI hazard)

• Encouraging and seeking out crewmember recommended solutions

• Track progress to be sure controls are working and not creating new hazards

Record Keeping

Seaspan International Ltd. will keep written or computer-based records of:

• MSI Reports

• Employer response to these reports

• Job hazard analysis

• Quick fix process

• Ergonomics program evaluations

• Work restrictions, time loss injuries and the opinions of Health Care Professionals

Health and Fitness

The Seaspan International Ltd. will promote active living, health and injury rehabilitation. Theywill provide information and resources, which will encourage crewmembers to recognize theircondition and do something active to deal with any chronic injuries or prepare for injuryprevention. This will also involve health care professionals and a Kinesiologist.

Ergonomics Definitions & Key Components

Action Trigger Threshold

A job requires action to be taken to bring its exposure to MSI hazards under control.

Engineering Controls

Physical changes to a job that reduces MSI hazards. Examples include changing orredesigning workstations, tools, facilities, equipment, materials or processes.




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Ergonomics Definitions & Key Components (Cont’d)

Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI)

Musculoskeletal Injury is a disorder of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage,blood vessels, or spinal discs. MSIs may include muscle strains and tears, ligament sprains,

joint and tendon inflammation, pinched nerves and spinal disc degeneration. MSIs include suchmedical conditions as: low back pain, tension neck syndrome, DeQuervain’s syndrome, triggerfinger, tarsal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, epicondylitis, tendonitis, Raynaud’s phenomenon, hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), carpet layer’s knee, and herniated spinal disc.

Personal Protective Equipment

Equipment all crewmembers wear that provides a protective barrier between the crewmembersand an MSI hazard. Examples include anti-vibration gloves, supports and kneepads.

Work Practices Controls

Changes in the way any crewmember performs a job that reduces exposure to MSI hazards.Examples include the use of neutral postures to perform tasks (straight wrists, lifting close to thebody), the use of two-person lift teams, and the observance of micro-breaks.

Administrative Controls

Limiting a time that a specific crewmember is exposed to a specific MSI hazard, through jobrotation.

Stretching and Flexing

Crewmembers can greatly reduce their risk of injury by spending a few minutes stretching andflexing muscles before physical activity. Please refer to the instructional booklets and the tubingbooklets. The preventative tool is entirely in your hands.




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Health and Safety Discipline Policy

Safety rules and procedures are made for the protection of all employees. Unsafe practices andor infractions/violations of the Company safety rules and or the Federal Acts or Regulations aresubject to disciplinary action for all levels in the organization.

Discipline will be applied in a fair and consistent manner and based on a case-by-case review ofthe facts and circumstances of each incident. Where discipline is determined to be necessary, itwill be administered in accordance with the principles of progressive discipline.The policy is to be administered by all Managers and Officers. When determining what degree

of discipline should be imposed for a violation of the health and safety rules the following shouldbe considered:

• The extent to which the safety rule is widely known and that a violation may result indisciplinary action

• Degree of risk and/or severity of infraction/violations

• Number and nature of previous infraction/violations

• Any extenuating circumstances

• Past disciplinary actions given out to other employees under similar circumstances

Supervisors who observe an unsafe work practice or receive a report that a worker on theirvessel is performing an unsafe act contrary to the health and safety rules and or Acts orRegulations should take the following steps:

• Approach the employee and advise him/her of the unsafe act and or safety infraction

• Consult with the onboard safety representative (if applicable)

• Review with the employee the safe and proper method or procedure

• If the employee fails to use safe work practices and comply with Company Safety Rules,and/or Act or Regulation, immediately contact the Port Captain’s Office. The Master willnormally be responsible for issuing verbal warnings as outlined below; however, this level ofdiscipline may also be undertaken by the Port Captain’s Department when necessary.

Verbal Warning

Ensure that the warning is documented and forwarded to the Marine Personnel Department.If the individual continues to refuse to follow the instructions the Master has the discretion to putthe employee ashore. In such circumstances the Master must contact the Marine PersonnelDepartment or a Port Captain.




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Health and Safety Discipline Policy (Cont’d)

Should it become apparent that the employee continues to perform unsafe work practicesand/or further safety infractions, the Port Captain’s Department in consultation with HumanResources will be responsible for issuing further discipline including:

Written Warning

• Ensure that the warning is documented and kept in the personnel file.

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Future incidents of a similar nature will become the subject of further discipline whichcould entail further warnings, suspension or termination of employment where warrantedbased on the circumstances.

Suspension

Suspensions will be issued where it is determined that the employee continues to performunsafe work practices despite prior verbal and/or written warnings or where warranted by theseverity of the infraction/violation.

Termination

Any serious violation of the health and safety rules or procedures could result in summarydismissal of employment.

These steps will fulfill the Safety Responsibilities of Masters, Mates and Managers and complywith the due diligence process.




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Noise and Hearing Conservation

Workplace noise can cause hearing loss, create physical stress, fatigue and can contribute toaccidents by making it difficult to communicate. Whenever hazardous noise exists in theworkplace, preventative measures and engineering controls should be applied to reduce noiselevels to below statutory levels or hearing protection will be provided.

Responsibilities

All levels of management:

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Conduct noise surveys to determine if a crewmember is or may be exposed topotentially harmful levels of noise.

• Identify and use engineering and administrative controls to limit crewmember exposure.

• Post signs and warnings for all high noise areas.

• Facilitate and reimburse annual hearing tests for crewmembers, exposed to hazardousnoise.

• Ensure all crewmembers are adequately trained in hearing conservation.

• Provide adequate hearing protection devices and ensure that crewmembers required toutilize hearing protection are trained in the proper selection, use, and inspection of thehearing protection devices.

All Seaspan International Ltd. crewmembers are responsible for the following:

• Wear/use Company provided, approved hearing protection in all posted noisehazardous areas and at all times as determined by the Master or Officer and/or SafetyDepartment.

• Ensure that hearing protection equipment is maintained properly and replacedimmediately if damaged or defective.

• Follow the requirements of this policy.

Policy

It is the policy of Seaspan International Ltd. to make every reasonable effort to ensure that nocrewmember is required to work in a location where there is a potential exposure to noise levels

above either of the exposure limits of:

• 85 dBA Lex daily exposure, and 134 dBA peak sound level.

• 75 dBA Lex in crew accommodation on board vessels constructed prior to 1982.

• 70 dBA Lex for vessels constructed after 1982.

If noise in the workplace exceeds either of the above exposure limits Seaspan International Ltd.shall evaluate and implement engineering controls to reduce the noise exposure beforeadministrative controls are initiated.




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Noise and Hearing Conservation (Cont’d)

After engineering controls are evaluated for effectiveness or feasibility, administrative controlsshall be considered to reduce noise exposure. Administrative controls include restrictingexposure time and using personal hearing protection devices. The provision of hearingprotection should be the last resort.

All Seaspan International Ltd. crewmembers shall effectively use company provided, approvedhearing protection devices in all posted noise hazard areas and as directed by the Master orOfficer and or Safety Department.

All new and returning crewmembers, shall be reminded of the hazards of noise pollution and thecompany’s policy regarding noise, as part of their Safety Orientation.




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Noise And Hearing Conservation Definitions

The following definitions are important terms used in the noise and hearing conservationstandard in this policy:

AttenuationMeans to weaken, lessen, or reduce the energy by filtering through a material.

Daily ExposureMeans the amount of noise, stated in dBA Lex or Pa2h, to which a crewmember is exposedduring the workday.

dBAMeans decibels of noise, measured with an A-weighted filter.

dBA LexMeans the level of a crewmember’s total exposure to noise in dBA, averaged over the entireworkday and adjusted to an equivalent 8-hour exposure (for example, a crewmember in anaverage of 85 dBA of noise for 16 hours has an Lex of 88 dBA, and for 4 hours an Lex of 82dBA).

3 dB Exchange RateMeans that when the sound energy doubles, the decibel (dB) level increases by 3.

Impact NoiseMeans variations in sound pressure levels where the time interval between the peak pressurelevels is greater than one second.

NoiseMeans sound energy in the workplace.

Pa2hMeans Pascal-squared hour, a unit of sound exposure (for example, 1 Pa2h equals 85 dBA Lexand .5 Pa2h equals 82 dBA Lex).

Peak Sound LevelMeans the maximum instantaneous sound level, in dBA.

Steady State NoiseMeans variations in sound pressure levels where the time interval between the peak pressurelevels is one second or less.




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Glossary Of Terms

Qualified PersonA person who has the knowledge, training and experience to complete an action or duty safely

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)A standard way of completing a task or tasks produced by qualified persons

Inherent dangerAn existing or potential hazard that is an integral part of the activity or work

HazardAn inherent property or ability of something to cause harm (the potential)

RiskThe chance or probability of loss and evaluation of the potential of failure

Undue RiskExcessive risk that is not reasonable

Risk AssessmentA balanced judgment about the extent of the risk and its consequences against the time, troubleand cost of the steps needed to remove or reduce it

Remedial ActionSteps taken to remove a hazard or to reduce the risk to a reasonable (acceptable) level

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