PSSR FULL NOTES + ORAL Q/A BOOKLET
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1. INTRODUCTION TO PSSR
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PSSR stands for Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities. It prepares seafarers to work safely,
prevent accidents, handle emergencies, and maintain teamwork on board.
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2. SAFETY CULTURE
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Safety culture is the attitude where every crew member prioritizes safety, follows procedures,
reports hazards, avoids shortcuts, and supports others.
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3. HAZARD, RISK, RISK ASSESSMENT
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Hazard: Anything with potential to cause harm.
Risk: The chance that a hazard will cause harm.
Risk Assessment: Identifying hazards, evaluating risks, applying control measures, and reviewing
safety before any job.
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4. PPE (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT)
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Examples: Helmet, Safety Shoes, Gloves, Goggles, Coverall, Ear Protection, Safety Harness,
Lifejacket.
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5. PERMIT TO WORK SYSTEM
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PTW is a document granting permission for high-risk jobs (hot work, enclosed space, aloft work).
It ensures correct precautions and supervision.
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6. ENCLOSED SPACE ENTRY
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Steps:
1. Obtain permit
2. Test atmosphere (Oxygen, Toxic gases)
3. Ventilate space
4. Wear PPE
5. Lifeline & communication
6. Standby man
7. Rescue equipment ready
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7. ACCIDENT, INCIDENT, NEAR MISS
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Accident: Event causing injury, damage, pollution.
Incident: Unplanned event.
Near Miss: Almost caused accident but did not.
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8. EMERGENCIES & MUSTER LIST
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Muster list shows crew duties during:
- Fire
- Abandon ship
- Man overboard
- Emergency steering
- Enclosed space rescue
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9. DRILLS
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Drills prepare crew to respond quickly.
Types: Fire drill, Abandon ship drill, MOB drill, Enclosed space rescue drill.
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10. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Respect multicultural crew, maintain discipline, avoid conflict, communicate clearly, follow
instructions, maintain hygiene.
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11. FATIGUE
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Fatigue is physical/mental tiredness reducing performance. Causes accidents.
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12. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
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Keeping the ship clean and organized prevents slips, trips, fires, and increases efficiency.
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13. IMPORTANT ORAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Q1. What is PSSR?
A1. Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities; ensures safe working and emergency awareness.
Q2. What is safety culture?
A2. Attitude where safety is always first.
Q3. What is a hazard?
A3. Anything that can cause harm.
Q4. What is a risk?
A4. Probability that a hazard will cause harm.
Q5. What is a near miss?
A5. Incident that almost caused harm but didn’t.
Q6. What is PTW?
A6. A written authorization for dangerous jobs.
Q7. What is working aloft?
A7. Working at height above deck level.
Q8. What is hot work?
A8. Work producing heat, spark, flame.
Q9. What do you do in case of fire?
A9. Raise alarm, inform bridge, follow muster duties.
Q10. What do you do in case of MOB?
A10. Shout MAN OVERBOARD, point finger, throw lifebuoy, inform bridge.
Q11. Why drills are important?
A11. Improve emergency response and confidence.
Q12. Why housekeeping is important?
A12. Prevent accidents and maintain safety.
Q13. Why communication is important?
A13. Avoids misunderstandings and accidents.
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END OF BOOKLET
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