Hatchguards
ERGONOMIC INTERVENTIONS IN SHIPYARDS
Hazard: Miscellaneous deck openings provide the opportunity for trips or falls especially among workers that may not be familiar with the immediate work area.
Solution: This circular hatch ring guard is bolted over an open deck at a Japanese shipyard to prevent workers from stepping or falling into the opening (see photo). The fixture should be sturdy enough not to bend or break under anticipated load.

Page last reviewed: May 22, 2012
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health