Safety in Brief
	See also: 'Safety Issues' Abandon Ship
	The EMERGENCY ALARM consists of seven (7) short blasts followed by a long blast. At the sound of the Emergency Alarm stop working immediately, secure your working place, put on your lifejacket, proceed immediately to your assigned lifeboat station and await further orders. Put on or bring along warm clothing. If time allows it take your identification papers with you. At the sound of the Emergency Alarm it is important that everyone muster as soon as possible to enable the Officer in charge to find out if anyone is reported missing. During the drill it is not the speed which is the deciding factor, but it is more important that all tasks are carried out and that the proper procedures are followed. Shouting, laughter or unnecessary talk is disturbing and must not occur during the drill. Enter the lifeboat when ordered by the Lifeboat Commander. Follow his instructions. Remember that only the Master issues the order 'Abandon Ship'. In his absence the Staff Captain will take command. At the sound of any alarm do not loose your head and panic. Remember your instructions and follow them. Fire Instructions Raise the fire alarm immediately upon detection of fire, or suspicion of fire no matter how small the fire may seem. Try to kill the fire with the use of a fire extinguisher, blankets, clothing or similar. Do not use water or wet blankets against electrical equipment. Use woolblankets as protection against flames. Do not use clothes or blankets of nylon or similar as protection. Keep a wet rag in front of nose and mouth as this will give some protection against inhalation of smoke. Creep along the floor when evacuating the accommodation as this is where there will be the least smoke or heat. Always remember the fire spreads upwards in matter of seconds, to the sides in minutes and downwards in hours. Accidents It is a fact that most accidents that occur on board vessels do not happen because of malfunctions of the equipment, but because of carelessness or lack of attention by the crewmembers. Never use worn out clothes or ragged shoes at work. You may accidentally trip and injure yourself. Watch your shoelaces. Never run on slippery decks or floors. Dry up immediately any oil spill or other liquids that makes deck and floors slippery. Always be very careful when walking in ladders. Keep an eye on where you place your feet. Be particularly on watch when the vessel is rolling and pitching. Do not smoke in bed or when otherwise lying down. See also: 'How to Quit Smoking' When handling electrical equipment make sure that your hands are dry in order to avoid electrical sock. The galley shall always be clean and tidy. Cooks and other personnel working in the galley should use none slippery shoes at their working place to avoid slipping and falling. Always wash your hands and clean your fingernails after visiting the toilet and before handling food. Alcohol and Drug See also: 'Effects of Alcohol Abuse' Drug and alcohol abuse is one of the most significant social problems of our time. It is forbidden to bring onboard any form of alcoholic beverages. It is forbidden to go on watch or to do any other form of duties in a state of alcoholic intoxication. Never appear drunk or intoxicated at work. You may fall and hurt yourself and even loose your job. You may be a hazard to your fellow crewmembers.
	Measures often suggested to combat workplace drug use include: Explicit drug-free workplace policies. Pre-employment drug testing. Random tests of employees and tests of employees suspected of using drugs. Referral to drug treatment programs for employees who are using drugs. Dismissal of employees with intractable drug problems.