Turning Block Assembly

This image describe about turning proses. After the fabricate of an assembly block, crane operators and rigger will prepare to turning the block. this proses have to get the permit from safety officer. Because, this proses contain the dangerous consequence about person life. It's must be ensure that fit and weld of eye lug secure. Generally QC take a part to make few test of weld. Then about position of eye lug, must be certain correct. The Supervisor of this department must ensure that area easy for crane to move and run his job. Sling, hook must be prepare by rigger.

Crane hand signals are needed for a successful turning operation. The signalman must be familiar with proses of turning, know about methods of slinging crane wire sling. Due to the size and depth of the block, it is extremely important that hand signals are given correctly. When giving these signals, the signalman must be in clear view of the crane operator.

The signalman must know to judge the few seconds that elapse between the time the signal is given and the actual stopping . If allowance is not made for this, accidents may results.



Until now there were many accident in shipyard occur. Worker has give his life as non, the reason is no safety. So i said that safety is very important, safety first to avoid some accident that we can rewind it anymore.

All the shipyard project supervisior will conduct their own safety checks and briefing at the beginning of the day before carrying out any operations/work. Extra caution are given to special projects which maybe more dangerous.

Safety wise, make sure workers are to be with helmets, safety shoes and all the equipments whether they are in yards or the terminal port.

Safety is always a number one in the shipyard because anything can happen. Being a new entrant doesn't mean that the importance of safety is not there, sometimes accidents do happen and its often beyond our control.