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SAFETY HANDBOOK
Edition 2 Issued by: Product Solution Performance/CACT, Copenhagen October 2003
This Handbook belongs to:
Please Note:
Our ISO-9001 Quality Assurance System requires us to inform you that your
possession of this Handbook does NOT make you a registered holder of the
Handbook.
You will therefore NOT automatically be updated when new versions are
released and are kindly requested to keep yourself updated at own initiative.
This Handbook is made with the sole purpose of increasing the health and safety
awareness of Hempel Coating Advisers.
Worksites have inheriant risks that can seriously affect health in both the short term
in the form of accidents and the long term in the form of exposure to hazardous
substances.
It is vital to Hempel that Coating Advisers, spending a substantial part of their time
on foreign sites, are highly aware of the associated potential risks.
The descriptions are in no way covering each and every aspect. Therefore always
apply common sense and follow your own instincts, seek advice when uncertain and
decline entering into situations which appear risky.
HEMPEL expects:
* That the personal protection equipment is used according to the
recommendations.
* That all local laws and regulations are complied with including the "who and
where" of the safety organisation on site.
* That the Coating Adviser seeks advice from the TSD Manager if in doubt.
* That any Coating Adviser at all times considers himself his own closest safety
representative.
It is the hope of the authors that the Handbook will increase awareness and inspire to
learn more about how to avoid risks to health and safety.
1 Introduction I1
2 Material Safety Data Sheets
* Safety Data Sheets M1
* Safety Data Sheets, continued M2
* Accidents - What to do in case of .... M3
* Determining appropriate personal protection equipment M4
* Hazard identification of the product M5
3 Safety equipment
* Clothing, Boiler suits S1
* Helmets S2
* Footwear S3
* Gloves S4
* Respiratory protective masks S5
* Eye/Ear protection S6
* Skin protective cream S7
* Medicine box S8
* Oxygenometers S9
* Explosiometers S10
4 General good practice
* Around the paint products P1
* Around the application equipment P2
* Around yourself P3
* Around the work-site P4
* Around the fire/explosion risk P5
* Around the application of antifoulings P6
5 Newbuilding/New construction situations
* Section/Block - Shell vertical areas N1
* Section/Block - Open horizontal areas N2
* Section/Block - Confined spaces N3
* Assembly - Vertical areas N4
Continues
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TOC2
Continued Page
8 First Aid
* Basic rules, Physical damage F1
* Basic rules, Inhalation F2
* Basic rules, Digestion F3
9 The Coating Advisers Travel/Safety Kit
* List of contents U1
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Accidents:
In case of doubt seek medical advice! Bring the label or the Safety Data Sheet with
the patient. More precise instructions will be given in the SDS in section 4.
M1 ed1 14/10/2002 MA
SAFETY DATA SHEETS M2
Handling of disposal and/or spillage:
Section 6 contains guidelines in the case of spillage. In general spillage must not be
flushed into sewers or streams but should be collected with a non-combustible
absorbent material (granulate, sand or earth).
In case of doubt seek medical advice! Bring the label or the Safety Data Sheet with
the patient. Underneath is given general advice. More precise instructions will be
given in the SDS in section 4.
Inhalation:
Move the patient into fresh air and keep the patient under
surveillance. If the patient is unconscious and not breathing
administer artificial respiration. If the patient is breathing, move
the person into the recovery position and keep warm.
Send for a doctor or ambulance immediately.
Swallowing:
Do not provoke vomitting. If vomiting occurs, keep the patient's
head low to prevent vomit from entering into the lungs.
Section 8 in the SDS informs more detailed about exposure controls and personal
protection.
Toxic
The material may cause toxic effects if inhaled, eaten or in contact with
the skin and/or may be carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction
The R-phrases in section 3 and 15 in the SDS indicate which hazards.
Corrosive
The material may cause burns when in contact with the eyes and skin.
Harmful
The material may cause harm if inhaled, eaten or in contact with the
skin. The R-phrases in section 3 and 15 in the SDS indcate which
hazards.
Irritant
The material may cause skin rash, severe eye irritation and/or irritation
in the respiratory tract if spray-mist is inhaled and/or it is a sensitizer.
A good quality boiler suit, either cotton or polyester/cotton is the foundation for the
coating advisers' working clothes.
The main purpose is:
Preventing contamination from coming in contact with you.
The boiler suit is the safest combination of good protection and a good storage for
inspection equipment. Its close fitting design also reduces the risk of getting snagged.
When entering areas with ongoing paint spray application, use of an additional
disposable boiler suit is strongly recommended, and in some cases mandatory.
Also when doing inspections in freshwater tanks a new, disposable boiler suit is
mandatory.
Protection Symbol:
The safety helmet is the most important safety equipment for your head. Most work-
sites today specify the use of a safety helmet when away from the office and rest
areas.
Also during in-service inspections a helmet should be used, especially in double
bottom tanks and when climbing complicated constructions. Even if you bang your
head more often against the beams and bulkheads when wearing a helmet it saves
you that single troublesome experience and the recuperation time caused by just one
mistake without a helmet.
The helmet you use MUST be a safety helmet and of approved standard.
Furthermore, it must be undamaged. Never tie it so tightly to your head that it cannot
come off relatively easily. Otherwise you might get strangled if the helmet gets
caught on something.
Protection Protection
Reason:
against: Symbol:
Falling Objects
Banging your
head into Protect your head from physical damage
constructions
Getting your
head jammed
When your helmet has been in use for 3-5 years it should be renewed.
If it has been damaged or it has been exposed to a hard blow, replace it immediately
.
Furthermore, you may need footwear that protects you against water in tanks and
that are anti-slip.
The following footwear is therefore required, and is sometimes specified by the owner
or the contractor before allowing you to enter the site.:
Type of Protection
Description
Footwear Symbol:
Safety Shoes/ These must have steel protection for your toes
Boots and ankles.
They should extend upwards also to protect
the upper part of your foot and have anti-slip
properties. However, note that a too coarse
sole may make walking on gratings risky.
NOTE:
Exposed steel The footwear should be easy to put on and of
caps are NOT course comfortable for a whole HEMPEL
allowed off-shore, working day
at refineries etc.
A pair of Needed for in-service inspections of tanks.
Wellingtons Use for water e.g. ballast tanks only. Use
(Rubber boots) Safety shoes for oil tanks and chemical tanks
(see below).
Soft Cover for A soft cover which can be put on the safety
Safety Shoes shoes should be used when inspecting
chemical tanks in order to avoid damage to the
coating. Put on when entering the tank and
take off when leaving to keep it clean of dust
and dirt. Always use in potable water tanks.
Selection of proper gloves will help you to minimize the risk of such damage, but you
might need different types of gloves depending on the type of environment.
Protection Protection
Reason:
against: Symbol:
Mechanical Leather gloves are the best suited for
abuse mechanical abuse.
Scuffing, Cutting, They should also protect your wrists.
Jamming and
Impact
Masks are used to protect your breathing against dust, aerosols and fumes.
THEY DO NOT PROTECT YOU AGAINST LACK OF OXYGEN
Most common types of masks for your job are:
* short term filtering masks
* half-face masks with replaceable filter cartridges
(Recommended)
Protection Protection
Reason:
against: Symbol:
Dust The most dangerous part of the dust is the fine
particles which you can hardly see.
E.g. inspections This is retained by your lungs and may
during and after eventually lead to reduced respiratory function.
abrasive blasting As long as the dust has not been removed or
and mechanical has become wet it may become airborne just
cleaning by your movements.
MASK SPECIFICATIONS
Type Must be able to protect against
Dust FINE dust
Dust, Aerosols, FINE dust, aerosols and organic fumes/
Fumes/vapour: vapour. Usually combifilters.
Fumes/vapour: Organic fumes/vapour
Your eyes and ears are your most important inspection tools and you could not do
your job without them.
At the same time damage to your eyes and ears can easily be permanent from which
you will suffer also after you have finished your job.
Therefore it is very important for you to protect your eyes and ears properly at all
times during job execution.
Protection Protection
Reason:
against: Symbol:
Noise Noise makes permanent damage both by
noise level and time of exposure. Ear
protection should therefore always be worn in
blasting halls, steel workshops, engine rooms
and other places with a high consistent noise
level.
Skin protective creams comprise barrier creams, cleaning creams and skin
maintenance creams.
Creams are short term protection against dust, dirt, oil and grease, paint particles
and water-containing materials influencing pH-value like cement and other alkaline
materials and very mild acids, but not any kind of strong concentrated acids or
alkalines.
Use only the right types of protective cream for the job.
Protection
Description: Purpose:
Symbol:
Barrier creams Your hands are protected by a natural layer of
fat.
It may be penetrated by chemicals, be NONE
degreased by solvents and oil or damaged by
particles. Once penetrated or removed a
passage will exist for microbes to enter the
skin and cause infection and exema.
Is a supplement to proper gloves.
Cleaning creams These creams are specially designed to
remove contamination, causing the least
possible damage to the skin.
Work only, when you do not feel sick. It is much too dangerous to do inspections
when you are concentrating on your body and not your job.
For this you would need the correct medicine and our company doctor has
composed the following medicine chest, which should carry only
legal types of medicine, i.e. no drugs or other illegal substances.
However always check local regulations.
Some of the names may be Trade Names, but usually chemists are
able to identify such, and offer you identical types.
Medicine Against
Administration of the medicine is not indicated as it may vary from Brand to Brand.
Always read and follow the instructions with the medicine very carefully
Your personal safety kit will only contain eye wash and a mini first aid kit, due to
limitations like "use before" dates etc.
NOTE:
Lack of oxygen CANNOT be perceived by
human senses.
HELMET
During paint application and until the coating has dried completely ventilation must
also be running continuously.
Most solvent vapors are more heavy than air and therefore
NOTE: tend to collect at the bottom of the confined space.
Ventilation exhaust must always be taken there.
NOTE:
Lower explosion limit CANNOT be
perceived by human senses.
Read the Technical data sheets and the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
carefully as they contain information related to how to protect yourself and
what to do in case of an accident.
Familiarise yourself with the different code markings.
* A paint locker must be well ventilated and the light installed must
be explosion proof. The locker must be in compliance with local
legislation.
* Using thinner will often lower the flash point and create a
higher potential risk of explosion.
* Is relatively harmless to use but gloves and goggles should be used during
cleaning and application. A certain amount of ventilation is necessary.
Spray equipment:
* Good maintenance - repairs before break down means improved safety.
* Only tested hoses, spray guns and fittings designed for max. output pressure
for each individual pump must be used.
* Full personal protection, i.e. clothes, gloves and respiratory mask is necessary
when checking WFT during spray application.
* Read the Technical data sheets and the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
carefully as they contain information related to how to protect yourself and
what to do in case of an accident.
* Be familiar with and respect the rules and regulations on the site/yard where you
are working. Also familiarise yourself with the location of safety equipment and.
their use.
* Keep all your personal protection equipment in good order and use them.
* Do not accept hot work close to the work-site or at the reverse side of a steel
plate.
* Take care of paint hoses. Avoid kinks in the hose and avoid placing them on
sharp edges.
* Check the location of the nearest emergency station and telephone alarm
numbers to the fire brigade/rescue team.
* Check the location of the nearest fire station and telephone number.
* Be familiar with and respect the local safety rules and regulations.
* Be aware of Lower Explosion Limit (LEL) and the explosion risk especially
in confined areas with stagnant air.
* Only approved safety lamps to be used where any risk of explosion is present.
* Extra care (more ventilation and frequent readings) to be taken when working
with volatile paint/solvents.
The new generation of antifouling paints use various biocides to make them
effective against marine organisms.
By their very nature these biocides are toxic and can irritate the skin on contact.
Effects are worse if the paint it ingested or inhaled.
Avoiding contact with the wet paint or spray dust is the best way to avoid irritation
casued by contact.
The following precautions should be observed:
DO
* Keep everyone out of the area except the application team.
* After application is finished hose down overspray on staging,
propeller wrapping, etc, with water and remove it.
DO
* Wash before eating, drinking or smoking.
* Shower before going home or as soon as possible if in contact with
paint or dryspray.
DO
* Throw away your disposable overall every day.
* Wash your face mask and inside your helmet every day.
* Wear a clean overall and helmet sweatband every day.
* Replace your gloves as soon as the inside looks dirty.
DON'T
* Allow paint or dryspray to come into contact with your skin.
* Allow paint or dryspray to remain in contact with your skin for more
than half an hour, especially if your skin is wet or sweaty.
ref 1: Personal Health Protection During Application of Antifoulings. - CEPE
ref 2: SAFE USE OF TIN-FREE , MARINE ANTI-FOULING COATINGS - HSE, UK
P6 ed1 29/09/2003 NM
NFP ed1 16/10/2002 EMi
Newbuilding:
Block Stage Shell vertical areas N1
Vertical areas of blocks (sections) and tank farms are most often accessed from
crane stools, cherry pickers, sky-climbers or fixed staging.
The major risks are falling from a height, getting stuck or being hit from something
from above.
What to look
How to prevent an accident
out for:
Crane stools * Do not go up in heavy or gusty winds.
* Go up only together with an authorised person qualified for
communication with the crane operator.
* Check that the stool is properly maintained and that all mounting
devices are present and tied correctly.
Cherry Pickers * Do not go up in heavy or gusty winds.
* Check that the cherry picker is parked correctly out of the way of
other traffic including crane rails.
* If fixed with drop stands, these must be lowered, locked and
standing on solid ground.
* Go up only together with an authorised person qualified for
handling the cherry picker - and let him operate the machine.
* Do not operate, if you are not properly instructed/certified.
* If required by local rules, always wear a safety belt or harness.
* Be aware of items above you.
Sky-climbers * Check that the stool is properly maintained and that all mounting
devices are present and tied correctly.
* Do not go up in heavy or gusty winds.
* If required by local rules, always wear a safety belt or harness.
* Be aware of items above you.
Fixed staging * Check that the staging is securely fastened
* While climbing always check that ladders and planks ahead of
you are intact, securely supported and fastened before entering
* Beware of the presence and condition of guard rails; do not lean
on them unless checked for proper fixation.
* Do not enter scaffolds, if ladders are marked with red "scarf tags"
* Always look behind you before stepping backwards.
The major risks are falling from a height due to insufficient guard rails, falling into
insufficiently covered/marked holes in the hull and stumbling over protrusions, tools
or wires on the floor.
Holes * Constantly look around you to keep an eye out for possible
unprotected holes.
* Always look behind you before stepping backwards.
* Coverings for holes should look safe and be well mounted
before you cross them.
What to look
How to prevent an accident
out for:
Holes * Constantly look around you for possible unprotected holes.
* Always look behind you before stepping backwards.
* Coverings for holes should look safe and be well mounted
before you cross them.
Protrusions, * Constantly look around you to notice the location of protrusions,
wires, cables wires, cables and tools.
* Always look behind you before stepping backwards.
* Be aware of items above you.
Ladders and * Check that the staging is securely fastened.
staging * While climbing, always check that ladders and planks ahead of
you are intact, securely supported and fastened.
* Beware of the presence and condition of guard rails. Do not lean
on them unless checked for proper fixation.
* Always look behind you before stepping backwards.
Abrasive dust * Do not enter areas where abrasive blasting is ongoing, unless
absolutely necessary. In that case wear a dust filter mask.
* Use dust protective mask, when entering areas where fine
cleaning after non-metallic abrasives has not yet taken place.
Paint particles * Use carbon filter and protective goggles when entering areas
and where paint work is ongoing or has just finished.
solvent fumes * Check that ventilation is working and extracting air from the
bottom of the confined space.
Noise * Use ear protection when working around abrasive blasting and
water jetting areas.
What to look
How to prevent an accident
out for:
Crane stools * Do not go up in heavy or gusty winds.
* Go up only together with an authorised person qualified for
communication with the crane operator.
* Check that the stool is properly maintained and that all mounting
devices are present and tied correctly.
Cherry Pickers * Do not go up in heavy or gusty winds.
* Check that the cherry picker is parked correctly out of the way of
other traffic including crane rails.
* If fixed with drop stands, these must be lowered, locked and
lodged on solid ground.
* Go up only together with an authorised person qualified for
handling the cherry picker - and let him operate the machine.
* Do not operate it alone unless certified by the project manager.
* If required by local rules, always wear a safety belt or a harness.
* Be aware of items above you.
Sky-climbers * Check that the stool is properly maintained and that all mounting
devices are present and tied correctly.
* Do not go up in heavy or gusty winds.
* Look up for items above you.
Fixed staging * Check that the staging is securely fastened.
* While climbing always check that ladders and planks ahead of
you are intact, securely supported and fastened before entering.
* Beware of the presence and condition of guard rails. Do not lean
on them unless they have been checked and are properly fixed.
* Always look behind you before stepping backwards.
What to look
How to prevent an accident
out for:
Solvent * Use carbon filter mask when entering painting areas and
vapours flash-off zones located before the final drying oven.
Paint spray * Further to a carbon filter mask for solvent protection, use
goggles when entering the spray booths during application.
Abrasive dust * Use dust protective mask, when in need for entering abrasive
blasting cabins.
* Never enter a blasting cabin while work is in progress.
Noise * Use ear protection when working around abrasive blasting areas
or at the steel workshop.
Moving items * Always keep out of the line track and watch out when crossing it.
Items may move without notice.
* Do not enter items, while they are on track, unless you know
exactly when they are going to move.
* Production has priority. Always give way for production people,
items and equipment.
* Never enter items like containers, when located above ditches.
You may fall down through the crossmembers.
Automatic * Do not stand too close to automatic equipment. It may start
equipment without notice.
Fire/Explosion * On-line production may be very intensive and high
concentrations of solvents may occur locally.
Always check that ventilation is working correctly and do not
carry items which can cause sparks when entering such areas.
staging
Abrasive dust * Check item on page N6
Slippery * Wear your safety boots and gloves. Do not enter areas
surfaces which are too slippery to safely walk on.
Microbiology * Some tanks, like waste water tanks and tanks in biological
contamination industries, may be contaminated with a microbiological flora,
that could affect your health. Use the carbon filter protective
mask.
Access * Check for any entrance warnings before entering the tank.
* DO NOT climb up to stringers or balance on small support
beams.
* Check condition and fixation of ladders and gangways,
before you enter them.
* Coverings for holes should look safe and well mounted
before you cross them.
During the work
What to look
How to prevent an accident
out for:
Organisation * Ask who the Supervisor is. Ensure that you have been made
aware of the dive plan for the operation. If in doubt at any
stage, consult the Diving Supervisor.
* It is important that the Master/Captain has been informed by
the dive team that the operation is in progress, so that they
can lock the propeller(s) and hoist the "Diver in the water" flag:
Alpha.
Equipment * DO NOT handle any diving equipment or associated items
unless instructed by the Diving Supervisor or the diver.
Hazards * Accessibility is determined by the Supervisor and diver(s). If
you observe a potential hazard that may put the actions of the
diver in danger, promptly rase the concern to the Diving
Supervisor.
* Access to the water is usually from the quayside, jetty, ladder
or dive support vessel. It is important to ensure that physical
hazards, if identified, have been reported to the Diving
Supervisor prior to the divers entering / egressing from the
water.
What to look
How to prevent an accident
out for:
Falling Attach yourself to the basket and close the gate when working
from cherry pickers.
NEVER balance on beams, rails, stringers and the like.
When working on roofs, always check the quality of rails
beforehand. Furthermore, if sloped, fit yourself with a lifeline.
In cold seasons - or when working on cold items - beware of ice
on the surfaces.
When climbing, always grip with at least one hand on something
that can hold your weight.
Make sure ladders, staircases and staging are intact and
properly fixed before climbing them.
Always look where you are walking including behind you, to
avoid stumbling over something unexpected.
Always use approved gangways and passages. Never make
shortcuts across unauthorised areas.
Look out for heavy winds that may catch you in narrow areas.
Many operating companies have very strict rules for working under these
conditions. Such rules must be strictly observed.
What to look
How to prevent an accident
out for:
Cherry pickers * If fixed with drop stands, these must be lowered, locked and
located on solid ground.
* Only go up together with an authorised person qualified for
handling the equipment - and let him operate it
* If required by local rules, always wear the safety belt or harness.
* Look up for items above you.
Fixed staging * Check that the staging is securely fastened.
* While climbing, always check that ladders and planks ahead of
you are intact, securely supported and fastened before
entering.
* Beware of the presence and condition of guard rails. Do not lean
on them unless they have been checked to ensure that they are
properly fixed.
The installed * This solution is often used when the cargo is still in the hold/silo.
ladder * DO NOT use this solution when cargo is being loaded or
discharged.
DO NOT walk on to cargo unless authorised to do so by
responsible officer in charge.
* Check that the ladder is intact and securely fastened.
Shape of * Cones and sloping walls may be extremely slippery. Use safety
construction lines/belt.
* LOCATE
* ASSIST
* CALL FOR HELP
* ALARM
What to look
What to do
for:
Assistance If possible, ask somebody to call for professional assistance.
Note location and type of accident, as well as number of
casualties.
Is the person Remove the object trapping the person. DO NOT try to drag the
entrapped? person out.
Has the person If so, DO NOT try to move the person unless absolutely
hurt his back? necessary.
Is the person Try to stop or minimize the bleeding, if necessary by pressing
bleeding? your hands against the point of bleeding. Do not care about
hygiene.
Has the person Flush the burned area with cold running water until assistance
got severe arrives and a minimum of 15 minutes.
burns?
Has the person Immediately turn off electricity, before touching the person.
received an Check heart condition and provide heart massage and mouth-to-
electric shock? mouth breathing if heart is not beating. Continue until heart is
working or professional assistance is taking over.
Is the person If possible leave the person in the area until assistance arrives. If
located in a not hurt in the back make him as comfortable as possible and
confined keep him warm with blankets or jackets.
space?
Is the person Try to calm down the person by talking to him calmly.
conscious?
Is the person Observe that his breathing can take place, possibly bring him
unconscious? in recovery position.
What to look
What to do
for:
Assistance If possible, ask somebody to call for professional assistance.
Note location and type of accident, as well as number of
casualties.
Secure your DO NOT try to enter areas of low oxygen content unprotected.
own position You will need an air supplied mask.
A carbon filter mask is NOT sufficient.
Wear a carbon filter mask when entering areas of high solvent
fume concentrations.
Wear a dust filter mask when entering areas of high dust
concentrations.
Secure a lifeline to a safe area with somebody capable of
dragging you out if necessary.
Remove all potential causes of an explosion before entering
confined spaces for rescue. If available, check conditions with
the explosiometer.
Shut down all operating equipment except ventilation and
lighting that is already turned on.
Evacuate the Bring the person to an area with fresh air and cover him with
person blankets/jackets.
If unconscious, put him in recovery position.
Await professional assistance.
Documentation Find Product Safety Datasheet for the product(s) that has
caused the accident and give these to the hospital.
What to look
What to do
for:
Assistance If possible, ask somebody to call for professional assistance.
Note location and type of accident, as well as number of
casualties.
What did he Try to find out what the person was drinking:
drink?
* Alkaline
* Acidic
* pH-Neutral
* Organic solvent
* Poisonous (marked with a skull)
pH-neutral or Provoke vomiting, do not let the person drink anything.
Poison
(marked with a
skull)
Alkaline or DO NOT provoke vomiting. Immediately let the person drink a lot
acidic of fresh water.
Organic DO NOT provoke vomiting. Immediately let the person drink a
solvents lot, preferably milk, to counteract the degreasing effect of the
solvents.
Technical Contents
Refer to Coating Advisers Handbook