The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June through November, and each year the ILA~USMX Joint Safety Committee is persistent in reminding our labor and management constituents about the importance of being informed and prepared to handle the necessities that may arise as a consequence. This year is no exception …..
The United States Coast Guard, through its individual port sector commands, has developed heavy weather plans that must be employed at graduated intervals (“Conditions”) that are set by the respective Captain of the Port. It’s important to monitor those local USCG-issued imperatives. Here are links to each relevant U.S. Coast Guard Sector:
USCG Boston Sector; USCG Northern New England Sector; USCG Southeastern New England Sector; USCG New York Sector; USCG Delaware Bay Sector; USCG Maryland Sector; USCG Virginia Sector; USCG North Carolina Sector; USCG Charleston (SC) Sector; USCG Jacksonville Sector; USCG Miami Sector; USCG San Juan (PR) Sector; USCG St. Petersburg Sector; USCG Mobile Sector; USCG New Orleans Sector; USCG Houston-Galveston Sector; USCG Corpus Christi Sector
Also, stevedores and marine terminal operators typically design their own emergency action plans that often incorporate hurricane contingency measures that help ensure successful outcomes in weathering any potential storm. It’s important that all personnel are trained in the contents of such plans. Beginning-of-the-season drills should be considered to better familiarize workers and managers.
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ILA-USMX OSH Circulars are devised to reflect the best possible information and guidance, and are products of diligent research and the most up to date subject matter knowledge. Consequently, while the information contained herein is believed to be accurate, owing to a host of factors ILA-USMX can convey no direct or implied warranty relative to the reliance of parties upon content.
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