Q36- Difference in Safe Working Culture vs Safe Working Practices.

Safe Working Culture

Safe Working Practices

1.Derived from ISM code
2.Aims at improving overall safety of a vessel.

3.Requires involvement of all – from top management to the grass root level.

4.Safe working practices are a mere part of the safe culture.

5.Main components- Policy, Procedures, C/L, Permits, Emcy preparedness, Reporting of N Cs , review and continuous improvement.

1.Derived from COSWP.

2.Aims at reducing risks during individual jobs. 3.To be observed and practiced by the operator and the supervisor.

4.It contributes to safe culture.

5.Each job will have its specified safe working practice.