Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare 2017 Outsourcing Project

Skill Training Seminar for Foreign

Workers & Technical Intern Trainees
at Shipbuilding Company

~ｆor everyone’s protection against accident and disaster~

全国造船安全衛生対策推進本部

INTRODUCTION ・・・ 1

1 General Information ・・・ Prevention of Explosion

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or Fire Disaster
Prevention of accidental Prevention of Cuts or
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Fall or Crash Scrape-off Accidents
Prevention of Collapse Prevention of Toppling /
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and Toppling Disaster Tumbling Accidents

Preventionｓ of Caught-in Prevention of

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between Accidents Occupational Diseases

Prevention of Disaster ・・・ 10 Disaster Cases ・・・

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due to Electrocution

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Introduction
To all foreigners working at shipyards here in Japan

Foreigners working in Japan’s shipyards are increasing every year and it seems that
they will continue to increase in the future.
Now everyone is indispensable as "co-partners working in the same work place".
On the other hand, everyone working at unfamiliar shipbuilding site is mostly prone to
accidents and disasters.
In order for you to protect yourself from accidents and disasters is to learn the
designated rules, and most importantly to make sure that you follow the rules that is
being set.
The Japan government has entrusted 全国造船安全衛生対策推進本部 to educate the
foreigners in reference to disaster prevention.
Learn it well and we hope that you can apply it into your work starting tomorrow.
We wish everyone to work safely and energetically and to be active based on the skills
and technique you have learned here in Japan.
Be safe!!!
全国造船安全衛生対策推進本部
本部長 関 田 彰
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１ General information
３S（Sort・Set in Order・Shine）

Signboards pertaining to Safety and Health

Safety passage ・Worker’s walkway

Work-clothes and Protective equipment

Response in the event of a disaster

Work’s that requires Qualification or License

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 ３S（Sort・Set in Order・Shine）

Place it parallel or at Material of the same Do not place in the bottom layer
right angle to the shape are filed together items that you plan to use immediately.
aisle.

Be sure to put wedge/gagger to a Pile from heavy to light, from large

round objects to small items.

The height shall be 3 times Long items must be If to be piled-up upwardly, tied with
less than the width (short piled lying down. a rope to prevent collapsed.
side) of the bottom.

①Sorting: Organization: To separate necessary items from unnecessary items, and

to dispose unnecessary items.
②Set in order: To plan how to place, arrange and stack the necessary item to
make it easy to use and understand.
③Shine/Cleaning: Remove dirt and dust and maintain it in a clean condition.
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Signboards pertaining to Safety and Health

① ② ③ Safety and health signs are postings to prevent
accidents and disasters. Let’s correctly
understand the meaning and follow it…

①立入禁止：No person allowed to enter.

⑥ ②消 火 器：Fire Extinguisher
④ ⑤ ③昇降禁止：Do not use this for going up/down.
④火気厳禁：Fire is not allowed to use.
⑤禁 煙：Smoking is not allowed.
⑥酸欠危険：Caution for oxygen deficiency.
⑦高電圧注意：Dangers for electrocution, no
person are allowed to enter.
⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑧避 難 口：Emergency exit
⑨喫 煙 所：Smoking is allowed in this area .

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 Safety passage ・Worker’s walkway
There is a safety passage and a worker’s
walkway in the workplace.
①Safety passage is white-line and worker’s
walkway is yellow-lane.
②Let’s not put anything on safety passage
or worker’s walkway and materials sticking
out.
③When walking at the worksite, let’s use
the Safety passage & worker’s walkway.

The white line is for safety passage, the yellow line is for worker’s walkway

Work-clothes and Protective equipment

WORK CLOTHES

②GOGGLES ①Let's close the cuffs and buttons securely

①HELMET (SHADED GLASS、 ②Workers who use fire must not use inner wear made
DUST GLASS) of synthetic fiber.

④DUST MASK Protective Equipment

GAS MASK ①Helmet：Securely close the chinstrap
③EARPLUGS
②Goggles：Wear goggles when using a grinder, high-
WORK speed cutting machine, etc.
CLOTHES
③Ear Plugs：Wear it firmly.
④Dust Mask：Carry-out replacement of dirty filter

⑤SAFETY BELT Gas Mask：Diligently exchange the can if you smell

⑥LEGGINS/ （WAIST BELT TYPE & something foul odor.
FOOT OVER FULL-HARNESS TYPE）
⑤Safety belt：Let's wear a harness that is free from
damage and wear.
⑥Foot cover：Wear leggings when wearing a low-heel
⑦SAFETY SHOES shoe.
(PROTECTIVE
SHELL) ⑦Safety shoes：Make sure that the shoe sole is not
worn or torn.
Protective-shell：Be sure to wear it on designated
work-area.
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 Response in time of disaster:
１ Call the attention of the ２ Do not perform the rescue alone
people around in loud voice.
（a risk for oxygen
deficiency, gas poisoning) （dangers of electrocution）

３ Moving the
rescued victim

Even if a disaster occurs, please remain calm and act accordingly.

①If you find an injured person: inform the people around in a loud voice.
②Stop the power source: since there is a risk for an electrocution, oxygen deficiency, gas poisoning,
etc., please don’t try to perform the rescue operation alone.
③Movement: rescue the injured person once the people has gathered.
④Plan ahead on how to respond and how to contact the concern parties if an emergency occurs 9

Works that requires permit or license

Crane Operation Forklift Operation GondolaOper SpecificDust-Work
Skill
Hoist load: -Skill ation training
• 5 tons or more: training
license required （1-ton or
(On-floor more ）
operation type: -Special
Skill training) Education
• Less than 5 tons: （less 1t）
Special education
Special Education

Aerial platform operation Assembly, dismantling and

adjustment in scaffolding
Grinding and stone
-Skill training
（10m above）works
replacement
-Special
-Special Education
Education
（10m below）

-Special Education

Handling of Low voltage

Rigging works Ark-welding
Lifting load · Special -Special
Skill training education (dust Education
(1-t or more) & arc welding)
·-Special
education
(less than 1 t)

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２ Prevention of accidental fall

Working Platform

Openings

Ladders/stairs

Aerial Platform・Lifter
Methods for using the safety belt/harness
（Belt type safety belt • Full body harness type safety belt）

Working Platform
①The place of work is over 2 meters. When
working on platform of 2-m or more is required
to use safety belt.
②Do not change or detach the mounted
scaffolds without permission.
③When working on elevated platform, let's tie
or put it in the storage bag so that machinery
and tools do not fall.
④When working on a wooden scaffold, limit
Safety belt ok！ Do not change the worker to 2 people.
arbitrarily
⑤Do not work beyond the caution-rope at the
block’s edge.
⑥Do not step on the railings, overhang, or
work in an unreasonable working posture.
(Let's take cautious actions when working on
top of the scaffolding)

Do not step on the railings

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 Openings
①Do not go near the openings where there is no fall
prevention measure, or approach closely.
Close after use ②If you find a problem in the preventive measure for
fall, make the necessary measure and contact the
concerned parties.
③Do not remove the cover for fall prevention. Restore
Do not let the openings hanging open. the cover when the work is done.
④Always use the unloading rope for lifting up and
down material and tools.

Utilize the lifting/utility rope.

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Using ladders
①When going up/down the ladder, check if
securely tight and fix it if it’s unstable before
using the ladder.

②When going up/down a ladder don’t hold an

item in your hand (3 point-touch).

③When using a movable ladder, securely

bind before going up/down. Call an assistant
if you cannot fix it.

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 Aerial Platform・Lifter
Head guard removal prohibited ①The people who have the qualifications will
operate. (Skill training for over 10-m, Special
Safety belt must be hooked education for less than 10-m)
higher than the waist

②Make inspections of the specified areas to be

check before starting to work.
③Only 2-workers can ride the platform.
Water to extinguish or a fire extinguisher check ④Check if there is a fire extinguisher or water to
extinguish fire inside the bucket.
⑤Do not remove the head guard without
permission. Also, do not lean-out of the guardrail.
⑥You must clamp your safety belt in places
higher than your waist.
⑦Take cautions on the dents and obstacle along
the road surface. And also, do not operate on an
incline surface.
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Methods for using the safety belt/harness

（Belt type safety belt • Full body harness type safety belt）

Safety belt must be hooked

①Check the belt if there are wear, scratches,
higher than the waist burns, etc.
②When working 2-m and above, hook your
clamp on points above your waste.
③When hooking a parent rope, do not spend
more than two people.

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 ３ Prevention of Collapse & Falls-over Disaster
Rules to be observe on Block Assembly
①Before assembling the block, check the
necessary tools such as the attachment jigs.
②Be sure to check the welding (remove the
slag) after mounting the fitting-support piece.
③During a block assembly, let every worker
have a complete exchange of information to
avoid a dangerous situation. And also, don’t
allow other workers to get near until the block
mounting is stabilized.

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４ Prevention of Caught-in-Between Disaster

Precautions for rotary machine and drilling machine

①Only designated person shall be allowed to

use…
②Be careful with your clothes, towels, etc., of
not to be caught in the machine.
③The use of gloves is prohibited when using
rotary machines.
④Always switch off after work and clean the
surroundings.

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 ５ Prevention of Electrocutions
Arc Welding Operation(AC Arc Welding Machine)

An example of low-voltage electric handling operations

Arc Welding Operation(AC Arc Welding Machine)

①Electrical leakage ②Power supply ①Electrical leakage breaker：Let’s check the
breaker ground operation before use.
⑦Gloves. Holder ②Power supply ground：Let the ground wire in
the cable be grounded.
③Welding ground
③Welding ground：Let’s fix it securely since the
welding current flows.
④Ground of the welding box machine：The main
unit must also be grounded.
⑤Block ground：Grounding is necessary because
the block is also charge.
⑥Electric shock prevention device：Be sure to
check if the device is working before use.
⑦Gloves. Holder：Do not use wet gloves &
⑤Block ground holder.
⑥Electric shock
prevention device ④Ground of the
welding box machine

ランプ点灯OK!

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 An example of low-voltage electric handling duties
Low-voltage electrical works is a task that the
body might come into contact with the
①Switch ③Qualification electrically expose charge part.
Every work that might cause electric shock is
a target.
①Switch：Be careful not to forget to switch
off.
②Insulation cover：There is a possibility of an
electric shock in the electrically expose charge
part.
③Qualification：Perform operation on low-
voltage electrical work after you finished the
Special Education.
②Insulation
cover

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６ Prevention of explosion and fire accidents

Explosion. Fire prevention measure

General precautions for painting work

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 Prevention of explosion and fire accidents
①For work that uses fire, bring a fire extinguisher and
water for extinguisher.
②Gas cylinders are place in a standing position and
fixed with chains etc. keep in a well ventilated area
below 40℃.
Let’s take good care of ourselves during summer using
sun nets.
③Use the gas/oxygen hose that was inspected.
④When working inside the tank with fire, check the
presence of inflammables in the surroundings and at
the back of the wall.
⑤Let’s attach a safety device to the gas and oxygen
cylinder.
⑥Cover the area with fire resistance sheets when the
electric sparks scatter.

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General precautions for painting work

Explosion proof ①Work according to the instructions of the foreman
type when using Organic solvent.
②Do not bring any cigarette and lighter at the
painting work site.
③Check the location of the fire extinguisher before
work.
④When wearing a gas mask and if you smell
something strange immediately change the gas filter
or canister.
⑤When wearing a full scale mask make sure it’s fit.
⑥When working in the tank block, install a ventilation
fan and use an explosion proof type light.
⑦When using the airless coating machine , let’s
securely install the ground.
⑧Eating and drinking in the working premises is
prohibited
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７ Preventing cut or bruises accident
Precautions for grinder operation
①Always wear protective gear such as goggles, dust mask
and leather gloves.
②The grinder stone replacement will be done by the
qualified person who finished special education.
③Make sure to install the protective cover correctly.
④Keep the grinder stone at places protected from rain
water.
⑤Check the electric grinder machine’s abnormalities such as
cracks in the cord and breakage of the plug.
⑥After changing the grinder stone make a 3 minutes idle
operation and check if there is any abnormal sound and
vibration.
⑦When changing the working position, do it cautiously as
the grinder stone is spinning.
⑧After the completion of work stop the spinning of the
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８ Fall accident prevention

①Do not walk while your hand is in your pocket,
talking with other people and using mobile phones.
②Wear a non-slip safety shoes.
③Do not put anything on the stairs or at the safety
pass-way.

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９ Prevention of the occupational diseases
Organic Solvent Work
Oxygen Deficiency Work
Dust Work
・Welding Operation
・Grinding Operation
・Pneumoconiosis
Vibration Tool Work
Noise Work
Work in a high temperature and high humidity

Organic Solvent Work

Inhalation of dense steam may cause「Acute
Organic Solvent Poisoning」.
Take note the following.
①Ensure an adequate ventilation.
②Work according to the instruction of the
work foreman.
③Use a gas mask or air line mask.
④In case of wearing a gas mask , change
the mask filter/canister as soon as you
smell something strange.
Without the proper use of protective
equipment , even with a thin steam may
cause chronic poisoning such as neuropathy,
liver disorder and renal disorder.
※Organic solvent workers should take a
medical examination for organic solvent.
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 Oxygen deficiency work
If the oxygen density is less than 18% the respiration
stops and may cause dizziness, seizures, nausea etc.,
which may result to death.
①Ensure that the ventilation is adequate.
②Be aware the danger of oxygen deficiency.
③Work according to the direct instructions of the
oxygen deficiency work foreman.
④Confirm that the oxygen density was measured prior
to work.

Places where oxygen deficiency occurs.

①Ballast tank inner wall. Hold inner wall. Oxidation or
cargo etc.
②Work in a close environment（Oxygen
Consumption）
③Oxidation of the iron tank inner wall made of
exposure.
④In the tank where molds occurred.
⑤Inhaling of microorganisms inside the tank Oxygen

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Dust Work
・Welding Work Welding work may cause「Pneumoconiosis」
①Adequately ventilate the work area .
②Use a dust mask.。

※Always check the protective equipment and

maintain it in a good condition.

・Grinding Work When a person inhale a lot of dust from grinding

polishing work he might suffer from
“Pneumoconiosis”
①Install adequate ventilation.
②Use dust mask, goggle and earplugs.

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 Dust Work
・Pneumoconiosis In the environment where Arc Welding and
Metal Polishing work done, the workers
who are expose to dust will lead them
to a disease called “Pneumoconiosis”.

Workers who are expose in the dust work

should take the Pneumoconiosis health
check up.

※There is no cure for Pneumoconiosis.

Pneumoconiosis
Normal Lung Long exposure to inhaling dust
will cause the lung to be black.

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Vibration Tool Work

“Raynaud’s Syndrome(white wax disease)” an injury
triggers by continuous use of vibrating hand- held
machinery like grinders and chippers while working.
①Inspect the vibration tool prior to work.
②Use a vibration proof gloves.
③Use dust mask, goggles and earplugs.
Grinder Polishing Work

Chipper used for removing a welding slag White wax disease

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 Noise Work
Exposure to noise for a long time may result to
「Occupational Hearing Loss」.
※ There is no cure for Occupational Hearing Loss.
①Use earplugs when working at noisy area.
②Fit the earplugs properly into your ear.
Medium hammer blow sound 100 dB

Grinder Work 85dB How to put the earplugs

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Work in a high temperature and high humidity

In a workplace where the temperature is high and humid
may cause heatstroke which may lead to death.
①Drink water (Sports drink) and take salt appropriately.
②Wear working clothes with good moisture
permeability and breathable which allows air to pass
through easily.
③If you are not feeling well do not hesitate to tell it to
your boss.

If something that applies to you below, watch out for

heatstroke!
*Staying up late and lack of sleep
*Hangover when drinking too much
*Has a fever, diarrhea and catch a cold
*Didn’t eat breakfast well
*Not feeling well
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１０ Examples of accidents suffered by foreign technical
intern trainees
The lifted load collapse and was hit by the fallen parts which
lead to death

Get trapped under collapsed wall then died

Died after touching a leak-grounded blower fan

Died because the working clothes was burned due to

welding sparks

The lifted load collapse and was hit by the fallen parts which
lead to death

Situation that lead to Accident

• In order to move the materials , the iron plates
was piled up (without bonding it) and using the 60t
jib crane slinging-work was done.
• The loaded materials dropped, when the hung
cargos swung.
• The victims who stand by, under the lifted cargos
were hit at his back when the lifting materials
dropped.

Preventive Measures
• Be cautious of collapse on transport, like putting
the small materials in the pallet and etc.
• Evacuate to a safe place when there is a lifted
cargo passing through overhead.

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Get trapped under the collapsed wall then died

Situation that lead to Accident

• During the installation of the side wall at the
assembly area, in order to adjust the inclination
of the side wall, the victim pulled his upper half
body from the square window on the side wall,
and applied a lot of force than necessary to the
block lever which lead it to collapse.
• The temporary welded support post on the DECK
(inside) were both broken , which lead the wall to
collapsed and smashed the
victim’s face on the plate of the BOAT DECK which
was next to the jig.

Preventive Measures
• Strictly observe the defined work instructions
and collapsed prevention standards.
• The lever block does not necessary to apply a lot of
force.
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Died because of touching the blower fan which in the state of

electric leakage
Situation that lead to Accident
While moving through the car deck where rainwater is
accumulated, the victim touched the blower fan and
got electricuted.
• The blower fan was grounded by an electric leak.
• The electric leakage breaker was not installed.
• There was a lot of rainwater around the blower fan
which is easy to get an electric shock.
• Cable connection work was be done by unqualified
person.

Preventive Measures
• Inspect if there were an electrical leak on the
equipment.
• Do not touch the wet electric machine equipment
unnecessarily.
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Died because the working clothes got burned due to welding sparks

Situation that lead to Accident

While a Chemical tanker was being outfitted and a
CO2 arc welding was underway, the sparks from
welding inflame the workers that cause his death.
• The victim was doing the CO2 Arc Welding inside the
tank.
• During the Arc Welding work the victim’s clothes got
burned due to welding sparks.

Preventive Measures
• Do not wear a working clothes including underwear
made of synthetic fiber.

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