These Regulations came into force on 31 March 1998 and apply to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

They govern the general position with regard to the health and safety of merchant seamen. In particular, they set out the principles of risk identification and assessment, risk avoidance and reduction.

These Regulations implement in respect of shipping activities in the UK:

• Directive 89/391/EEC, on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the health and safety of workers at work;
• Directive 91/383/EEC, supplementing the measures to encourage improvements in the health and safety of workers with...

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