Splices are a particular danger. DO NOT negotiate ladders in an unseamanlike manner. Always face the ladder and use the hand holds and rails provided. DO NOT stand under hatches or suspended loads. DO NOT operate any of the winch motions until you are sure everyone is clear.
Modern winches are powerful, non-yielding and silent.
DO NOT play jokes at sea. Don't play the fool. DO NOT ignore minor injuries. Prompt First Aid avoids infected wounds. While every care is taken in the preparation of this page, it is published solely for the purpose of providing information and should not, in any way, be construed as a substitute for legal advice, which should always be sought in respect of any specific legal problems experienced.