Working near, on or in water entails certain risks, such as the risk of drowning. Anyone working near, on or in water could trip, slip and end up in the water, whether in a conscious or unconscious state.
As such, there is a real risk of drowning.
It's not only divers who are exposed to the risk of drowning!
Working near, on or in water may include:
Ending up in the water
When you are working by the waterside, there will often be an embankment and wet/soft soil. A slip can also happen quickly on a pontoon, as the surface often gets wet and muddy.
We also work on water treatment plants, pumping stations and weirs. At these locations, the risk of ending up in the water may be smaller because of the measures that can be taken in the design of these installations. Even so, certain risks are still present, including:
You may drown