| FOM-10.5 |
Fleet Operations Manual FOM Ship cargo specific PPE requirements |
Doc No.: FOM 10.5
Revision: 01 Date: 15 Oct 2024 Issued by: DPA Approved by: MD |
Ship Cargo Specific PPE Requirements
Chemical cargoes possess a variety of hazards, one of which is the health hazard to personnel who come in contact with the cargo. To prevent this, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be used based on the hazard the cargo poses. Importantly, it must be noted that PPE does not reduce the hazard posed by the cargo. It only provides a barrier against the hazard. The effectiveness of this barrier will be lost if the PPE is used incorrectly or is of the wrong type or is defective. Some PPE are discussed in brief below.
As a minimum, safe working clothing should consist of:
- Overalls or properly designed working clothing of cotton or other non-static generating material. The provision of self-reflecting patches on working gear should also be considered;
- Safety shoes with steel reinforced toe caps with chemical resistant soles;
- A properly fitting safety helmet;
- Working gloves; and
- Safety goggles.
1. Eye Protection
Eyes are particularly vulnerable to injury from corrosive and toxic liquids and vapours. It is therefore essential that they receive appropriate and particular consideration when assessing the need for personal protection.
There are a wide range of eye protectors available for chemical hazards. Care should be taken to evaluate the chemical hazard properly, guided by the cargo’s MSDS, in order to select the eye protector accordingly.
2. Hand Protection
Hands are very vulnerable to injury, and hand protection can range from that against simple dirt and dust contamination to the provision of full protection against toxic and corrosive products. As with all protective equipment it is important to match the type of glove to the hazard to which hands are exposed.
PVC or rubber gloves are available when handling chemical products. They come in a range of thicknesses and weights, and the choice will depend on the cargoes being handled.
Neoprene or nitrile rubber gloves have excellent resistance to solvents, petroleum products, oils and many chemicals.
The cargo’s MSDS should be consulted, the choice of glove will be dependent on the resistance of the glove’s material to the chemicals being handled and whether the working conditions are continuous or intermittent. Gloves with long cuffs which can extend over the sleeves of normal clothing are preferable.
3. Foot Protection
Rubber or PVC boots need to be worn when there is a risk of coming into contact with corrosive or toxic chemicals. Boots that have reinforced toe caps are preferable as they provide protection against physical injuries. In other cases, safety boots shall be worn.
4. Personal Gas Monitoring Equipment
Many chemical vapours are heavier than air and tend to flow along the deck and accumulate in low spots. Modern chemical tankers have complicated deck structures and this, together with the comprehensive pipe work and other equipment fitted, provides numerous areas where harmful vapours can accumulate.
In still weather conditions, particular care should be taken to prevent the accumulation of cargo vapours within the deck structure. In order that the cargo area remains safe, tests of the atmosphere on the cargo deck should be taken regularly, especially when highly volatile cargoes are being loaded at a high rate and there is little wind to disperse the accumulated vapours. In addition to cargo vapours, displacement of inert gas from cargo tanks while loading also can lead to pockets of oxygen deficient atmosphere on deck. If nitrogen is the inert gas being used, there will be no warning signs. This is because nitrogen is odourless and provides no sensory indication or warning that the atmosphere is oxygen deficient. Atmosphere samples should always be taken at different levels and it is recommended that all crew members working on the cargo deck are provided with personal gas detector alarms appropriate to the cargoes being carried.
5. Additional PPE for All Tankers (Oil, Chemical and Gas)
When Chemical, oil or gas cargoes being carried require additional protection, following shall be provided:
Chemical Resistant Boots (CB): To provide protection against skin absorption in feet and lower leg
Chemical Resistant Gloves (CG): To provide protection against skin absorption in hand
Chemical Splash Goggles (SG): To provide effective protection against eye contact
6. Chemical Resistant Clothing
Contact with a chemical substance or product should be avoided. All necessary care should be taken to prevent contact of cargo with skin and eye.
A protective suit should always be used when working in environments where there is a risk of accidental exposure to products, or their vapours. There is a risk of exposure during operations at the vessel’s manifold when connecting and disconnecting hoses, during tank and line sampling, and tank cleaning.
Hazardous products in liquid or vapor form can be absorbed by the body via the skin. This absorption of product via the skin is increased in hot and humid conditions when the (body) skin is sweating. A protective suit with leak proof fastenings and manufactured from a material resistant to the products being handled is therefore essential when exposure can be expected, even if it is only in exceptional situations.
If, after use, a protective suit has been exposed to a hazardous product, it should first be washed or hosed down thoroughly before removal from the wearer. The protective suit should then be properly cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines, and dried prior to being stored in a well-ventilated space designed for the purpose. This will ensure a longer service life for the protective suits and ensure their readiness for future use.
Reference should also be made to the manufacturer’s instructions regarding maintenance and care of the suit and its fittings.
7. Chemical Splash Suits (SS)
These suits effective protection from liquid chemical splashes in situations where a gastight suit is not required. All cuffs and seams must provide positive closure (one piece). They should come with attached hood, as per IBC 14.1.1. At least three such suits shall be provided.
8. Gastight Chemical Suits (Encapsulation) (GTS)
These suits that can be used with wide variety of hazardous chemicals and provide complete skin and vapour protection. It comes with its hood, gloves and attached boots. Three such suits shall be provided as per IBC 14.2.1
Both splash and gastight Chemical Protection Suits are supplied with a cargo compatibility list and Masters must ensure the protective clothing worn is compatible to the chemical being handled. PVC coated fabrics woven from synthetic materials are suitable for use for a vast range of chemicals including extremely hazardous and corrosive chemicals. PVC or rubber gloves and boots are to be worn when there is a risk of coming in contact with corrosive or toxic chemicals.
Suits, chemical gloves and boots should be thoroughly decontaminated with fresh water, rinsed and dried after each use. Contaminated protective clothing should never be taken into the accommodation. Suitable lockers on the cargo deck area are to be provided for contaminated clothing.
9. Respiratory Protection
Respiratory protection is of primary importance since inhalation is one of the major routes of exposure to chemicals.
Warning: The use of filter masks by company employees is prohibited on board all ships.
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (BA): SCBA should be used as necessary by personnel involved in cargo operations involving hazardous chemicals, firefighting and when entering unsafe space. SCBA should be stored in a place where it is easily accessible. Units should be located so as to be available for emergencies in different parts of the ship.
Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus: Ships certified for the carriage of certain cargoes listed in IBC / BCH / IGC Code are required to be provided with respiratory and eye protection sufficient for every person on board for emergency escape capable of air supply for 15 minutes. This equipment is for emergency use only and must not be used for any other purposes (cargo operation or tank cleaning).
A Summary of Additional PPE for Tankers
| PPE | Abbreviation | Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Resistant Boots | CB | Against skin absorption in feet and lower legs |
| Chemical Resistant Gloves | CG | Against skin absorption in hands |
| Chemical Splash Goggles | SG | Against eye contact |
| Chemical Splash Suit (3 piece with attached hood) | SS | At a lower level against skin contact and absorption of liquids and some vapors |
| Gas Tight Suit | GTS | Against all skin absorption of vapors or liquid when used with BA set |
| BA Set (full face mask) | BA | Against inhalation, ingestion, and eye contact |
Levels of Protection
The first level of protection (LOP) against the risk of exposure to Hazardous Vapours and Liquids during cargo related operations is containment. However, the risk of exposure is high during certain cargo operations. For these, PPE shall be worn as a recovery barrier to inadvertent exposure.
Level of Protection (LOP) afforded by certain combinations of PPE is defined as follows:
- Level 1 – is selected when the greatest level of skin, respiratory, and eye protection is required
- Level 2 – The highest level of respiratory and eye protection is necessary but a lesser level of skin protection is needed
- Level 3 – is selected when highest level of skin and eye protection is necessary, but a lesser level of respiratory protection is needed
- Level 4 – is selected when the cargoes being handled are less hazardous; respiratory and skin absorption risk is not an issue
- Level 5 – A work uniform affording minimal protection: used for nuisance contamination only
Level of Protection – PPE Requirements Defined
| LoP PPE | Coveralls | Safety Shoes | Chem Boots | Safety Helmet | Safety Glasses | Chem Gloves | Chem Splash Goggle | Splash Suit* | Gas Tight Suit** | SCBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | R | R | R | R | ||||||
| Level 2 | R | R | R | R | R | R | ||||
| Level 3 | R | R | R | R | R | R | ||||
| Level 4 | R | R | C | R | R | R | C | C | ||
| Level 5 | R | R | C | R | R | C | C | C |
*Chemical Splash Suit – Chemical Splash suits with attached hoods are used to meet the requirements of IBC 14.1.1:
14.1.1 For the protection of crew members who are engaged in loading and discharging operations, the ship shall have on board suitable protective equipment consisting of large aprons, special gloves with long sleeves, suitable footwear, coveralls of chemical-resistant material, and tight-fitting goggles or face shields or both. The protective clothing and equipment shall cover all skin so that no part of the body is unprotected.
Standard is to have at least 3 sets chemical splash suits with attached hoods, chemical boots, chemical gloves.
**Gas Tight Suit – Gas Tight Chemical suits are used to meet the requirements of IBC 14.2.1:
14.2.1 Ships carrying cargoes for which 15.12, 15.12.1 or 15.12.3 is listed in column in the table of chapter 17 shall have on board sufficient but not less than three complete sets of safety equipment, each permitting personnel to enter a gas-filled compartment and perform work there for at least 20 min. Such equipment shall be in addition to that required by SOLAS regulation II-2/10.10 with attached hood, boots and gloves.
PPE Requirements Code: “R” Required; “C” Consider
High Risk of Exposure Areas and Operations and Levels of Protection
| Operations / Hazard | NT/NF/NC | T | C | F | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARGO WATCH | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | GREEN |
| T/C with fixed machine | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | GREEN |
| Working in manifold area*** | 4 | 1 or 2 | 1, 2 OR 3 | 4 | ORANGE |
| Sampling | 4 | 1 or 2 | 1, 2 OR 3 | 4 | ORANGE |
| Gauging | 4 | 1 or 2 | 1, 2 OR 3 | 4 | ORANGE |
| Purging pump cofferdams | 4 | 1 or 2 | 1, 2 OR 3 | 4 | ORANGE |
| Tank cleaning w/portable machines*** | 4 | 1 or 2 | 1, 2 OR 3 | 4 | ORANGE |
| Spill Response | 4 | 1 or 2 | 1, 2 OR 3 | 4 | ORANGE |
| Opening cargo containment system | 4 | 1 or 2 | 1, 2 OR 3 | 4 | ORANGE |
| Any other task where risk of exposure may exist | 4 | 1 or 2 | 1, 2 OR 3 | 4 | ORANGE |
| Sweeping inside cargo tanks (In addition, normal enclosed space entry precautions and additional PPE apply, including personal gastech) |
4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ORANGE |
Green zone: When on watch but not in a hazardous area or involved in an activity where a risk of exposure exist, all crewmembers should have as a minimum chemical gloves and chemical goggles with them ready for immediate use.
Orange Zone: Area as mentioned in the table above.
- Manifold area mentioned above is defined as an area from:
- The side of the ship outboard of the manifolds to
- Position inboard of the last row of manifold valves;
- Safe distance inboard to be determined by a Risk Assessment, done during tool box meeting taking into account wind conditions, cargo hazards etc.
- When cargoes have multiple hazards, the PPE worn shall afford the Highest Level of Protection
- During Tank Cleaning, Orange zone PPE to be worn when setting machines or any other activity where a risk of exposure exist
- The appropriate Level of Protection shall be worn during any other operation where the risk of exposure is deemed to exist
- Chief Officer shall communicate which LOP is required in which area to all crewmembers potentially affected, including any crewmembers from other departments working in the cargo deck area. The Duty Officer is responsible to ensure that his watch is wearing the appropriate Level of Protection.
When handling Toxic and/or corrosive cargoes, the Level of Protection in areas where the risk of exposure is high (Orange Zone), is set at either LOP 1, 2 or 3, depending on the route of potential exposure the chemical presents as detailed in below matrix table.
Crew should monitor vapor concentration using appropriate gas measuring instruments. When the concentration of vapor is less than 50% of TLV -TWA for that cargo, GREEN ZONE vapor protection can be used.
Operational Cargo Hazards
| Operational Cargo Hazards | Abbreviation | Potential Consequences |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Flammable | F | Fire, Explosion, Injuries, Fatalities, equipment damage, loss of ship, pollution |
| 2. Toxic | T | Injuries, Fatalities, pollution |
| 3. Corrosive | C | Injuries, Fatalities, equipment damage |
| 4. Static Accumulator | SA | Static discharge resulting in Fire, Explosion, Injuries, Fatalities, equipment damage, pollution |
| 5. Self-Reactive | SR | Reaction leading to gas generation, explosion, fire, Injuries, Fatalities, equipment damage, loss of ship, blocked vents, over-under pressurization, pollution |
| 6. Water Reactive | WR | Reaction leading to gas generation, explosion, fire, Injuries, Fatalities, equipment damage, loss of ship, pollution |
| 7. Air Reactive | AR | Reaction leading to gas generation, explosion, fire, Injuries, Fatalities, equipment damage, loss of ship, pollution |
| 8. Solidifying | Sol | Solidification leading to pumping issues, blocked vents, over-under pressurization, pollution |
| 9. High Viscosity | HV | Pumping issues, gumming up tank vents, over-under pressurization, pollution |
| 10. High Density | D | Exceeding cargo tank maximum design weight capacity, cargo tank structural damage or pipeline damage, pollution |
| 11. Heated Cargo | HC | Pumping issues if under-heated, cargo damage by over-heating, injury due to contact with hot pipelines, damage to heat sensitive adjacent cargoes, pollution |
| 12. Cooled Cargo | CC | Pumping issues, cargo tank pressure issues, cargo loss due to vapour release |
| 13. High Vapor Pressure | HVP | Pumping issues, cargo tank pressure issues, cargo loss due to vapour release |
Abbreviation for PPE Used
| PPE | Abbreviation | Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Resistant Boots | CB | Against skin absorption in feet and lower legs |
| Chemical Resistant Gloves | CG | Against skin absorption in hands |
| Chemical Splash Goggles | SG | Against eye contact |
| Chemical Splash Suit (3 piece with attached hood) | SS | At a lower level against skin contact and absorption of liquids and some vapours |
| Gas Tight Suit | GTS | Against all skin absorption of vapours or liquid when used with BA set |
| BA Set (full face mask) | BA | Against inhalation, ingestion, and eye contact |
Cargo Specific PPE / Risk Matrix
The Company has identified Cargo Specific Health and Operational Hazards and the minimum of PPE to be worn as per below list. Determining correct PPE is responsibility shared between company and the ship.
For any cargoes not on the above list, the Chief Officer shall:
- Determine the Health and Operational Hazards and required PPE for any chemicals offered for loading but not on the below list, this assessment must be reviewed and supported by the Master and sent to the office for review prior to loading. The Office to include new cargo in the next revision of the above cargo list
- Cargo Specific Health & Operational Hazards and PPE Levels of Protection should be recorded in Cargo Operations Plan and Tank Cleaning Plans.
For Annex II Cargo
| Serious Risk | High Risk | Medium Risk | Low Risk | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhalation | Ingestion | Eye Contact | Skin Contact | TLV – TWA | Exposure Area GREEN ZONE ORANGE ZONE |
Operational Cargo Hazards | ||
| ACN | Harmful Antidote required: Amyl nitrile | May be Fatal if swallowed and enters airway | Serious eye irritant | Harmful | 2 ppm | Level 4: CB,CG,SG Level 1: GTS,BA |
F, SA, SR, T | |
| Alpha Olefin C- 20/24 | Slight irritant | Slight harmful | Slight irritant | No | NA | Level 5 Level 4: CG;SG |
AR, HC, Sol | |
| Alpha Olefin C- 6 | Irritant | Maybe harmful if swallowed | slight irritant | skin irritant, harmful | 50 ppm TWA | Level 4: CG,SG Level 2: CB,SS,BA |
F, SA | |
| Alpha Olefin C- 8 | Irritant Maybe harmful | Maybe Fatal if swallowed | Irritant | slight irritant | 75 ppm TWA | Level 4: CG,SG Level 2: CB,SS,BA |
F,SA | |
| Benzene | Harmful | May be Fatal if swallowed and enters airway | Moderately Irritating/burning | Irritant | 0.5 ppm | Level 4: CG,SG Level 2: CB,SS,BA |
F, T, SA | |
| Butyl/Ethyl Acetate | Mild | Low toxicity | NON irritating | Short contact, non-irritant | NA | Level 5: SG Level 4: CG;SG |
F, SA | |
| Butyl acrylate | Maybe Harmful | Maybe harmful if swallowed | Irritant | skin irritant, harmful | 2 ppm | Level 4: SG,CB Level 2: CB,SS,BA |
F, SR, SA | |
| CausticSoda Solution | Irritant, May be harmful | Harmful if swallowed | Harmful | Harmful | 2 mg/m3 TWA | Level 4: CB,CG,SG Level 2: CB,SS,BA |
C, D, HV | |
| Coconut and palm fatty acid, Stearic acid | NA | NA | Slight eye irritant | slight skin irritant | NA | Level 5 Level 4: CB;CG |
Sol, HV, HC | |
| DEA | Irritant | Harmful if swallowed | Severe eye damage | slight irritant | 1 mg/m3 TWA | Level 5: With SG Level 3: CB,SS |
F, HV, HC, Sol | |
| EDC (Ethylene Dichloride) | Maybe harmful | Moderate toxic if swallowed | Mod Irritant | No effect short exposure | 50 ppm | Level 4: CG,SG Level 2: CB,SS,BA |
F | |
| Ethanol | Maybe harmful | Maybe harmful if swallowed | Irritant | skin irritant, harmful | 1000 ppm | Level 5 Level 2: CB,SS,BA |
F, SA | |
| Ethyl acrylate | Harmful | Maybe harmful if swallowed | Moderately Irritating/burning | absorbed, irritant | 25 ppm | Level 4: SG,CG Level 2: CB,SS,BA |
F, T, SR, SA | |
| FAME | NA | NA | Slight eye irritant | NA | na | LEVEL 5 Level 4: CG;SG |
NA | |
| Glycol Ether | Maybe harmful | Maybe harmful if swallowed | Irritant | skin irritant, harmful | 25 ppm | Level 4: CG,SG Level 2: CB,SS,BA |
F, SA, AR | |
| MEA | Respiratory irritant | Harmful if swallowed | Severe eye damage | Severe burns | 3 ppm TWA | Level 4: CG,SG Level 2: CB,SS,BA |
C, T | |
| MEG | Slightly irritating | Harmful if swallowed: Contact poison centre if inhaled | Slightly irritating | Slightly irritating | N/A | Level 5: SG Level 4: CG;SG |
NA | |
| Methanol | Maybe harmful | Fatal if swallowed | mild irritant | drying and irritant | 200 ppm | Level 5 Level 2: CB,SS,BA |
F, T, SA | |
| MethylEthyl Ketone/ Acetone | Slight irritant | Lung damage may occur | Irritant | mod Irritant | 200 ppm | Level 4: CG,SG Level 2: CB,SS,BA |
F, SA | |
| MIBK | Irritant | toxicity low | Irritant/dry | can cause injury | 100 ppm | Level 4: CG,SG Level 2: CB,SS,BA |
F, SA | |
| Molasses | NA | NA | slight eye irritant | NA | NA | Level 5 Level 4: CB;CG. |
Sol, HV, HD | |
| MTBE | Slightly Irritating | Low toxicity | slight eye irritant | Slightly irritating | 40 PPM TWA | Level 5 Level 4: CB;CG. |
F, SA | |
| n-Alkanes (C10+) | Slightly Irritating | Low toxicity | slight eye irritant | Slightly irritating | NA | Level 5 Level 4: CB;CG. |
F, SA | |
| n-Alkanes (C10-C13) GTL n-Paraffins | Slightly Irritating | Low toxicity | slight eye irritant | Slightly irritating | NA | Level 5 Level 4: CB;CG. |
SA | |
| NAHS (Sodium Hydrosulfide) | Very Toxic H2S gas | Severe burn swallowed | Irritation. Can cause serious damage | Mild irritation | H2S :20 ppm TWA, Mercaptan 25 PPM TWA | Level 4: CG,SG Level 2: CB,SS,BA |
C,T | |
| Phenol | Toxic | Toxic | Serious Damage | Severe Burns | 5 PPM | Level 4: CB, CG Level 1: GTS,BA |
C, T, Sol, HC | |
| Phosphoric Acid | May be harmful | Harmful if swallowed | Harmful | Harmful | 1 mg/m3 TWA | Level 4: CB, CG,SG Level 2: CB,SS,BA |
C, D | |
| Propylene Oxide | Harmful | Harmful | Serious Eye irritant | Slight irritant | 2 ppm | Level 4: CB, CG,SG Level 2: CB, CG, SG, BA |
F, SA, SR, T, AR, HVP | |
| Pygas | Harmful | May be Fatal if swallowed and enters airway | Moderately Irritating/burning | Irritant | 0.5 ppm (Benzene) | Level 4:CG,SG Level 2: CB,SS,BA |
F, T, SA | |
| Styrene Monomer | Harmful | May be Fatal if swallowed and enters airway | Serious eye irritant | Irritant | 20 ppm | Level 4: CB,CG Level 2: CB,SS,BA |
F, T, SA, SR | |
| Sulphuric Acid | Harmful | Harmful if swallowed | Harmful | Harmful | 1 mg/m3 TWA | Level 4: CB,CG,SG Level 2: CB,SS,BA |
C, D,WR | |
| Tallow | NA | Slight harmful | Slightly irritating | NA | NA | Level 4: CB,CG,SG Level 2: CB,SS,BA |
Sol, HV, HC | |
| TEA | slight irritant | Low toxicity | Moderate eye irritant | mild irritant | 5 mg/m3 TWA | Level 5 Level 4: CG;SG |
Sol, HV, HC | |
| Toluene | Slightly Irritating | Lung damage if swallowed | Moderately Irritating | Irritant; can be absorbed | 20 ppm | Level 4: CB,CG Level 3: CB,CG,SS |
F, SA | |
| UAN | Slightly irritating | Harmful if swallowed | Moderately Irritating | mild irritant | NA | Level 5: SG Level 4: CG;SG |
HD | |
| VAM | Slightly irritating | Low toxicity | Slightly irritating | Non Irritating. Short contact | 10 PPM | Level 5: SG Level 4: CG;SG |
F, SR, SA | |
| Vegetable oils (palmoil Products) | Maybe harmful | NA | slight eye irritant | slight skin irritant | NA | Level 5 Level 4: CB;CG. |
Sol, HV, HC | |
| Vegetable oils (Other than Palm oil) | Maybe harmful | NA | slight eye irritant | slight skin irritant | NA | Level 5 Level 4: CB;CG. |
NA | |
| Xylenes | Slightly Irritating | Moderately Irritating | Irritating; can be absorbed | 100 ppm | Level 4: CG,SG Level 2: CB,SS,BA |
F, SA |
Phenol Ops PPE Matrix
| Activity | PPE |
|---|---|
| Orange zone-High Exposure Risk Ops* | Gas Tight Suit with attached boots, gloves, hood and BA set |
| Green Zone – Vapor Return | Coveralls, hardhat, rubber boots, chemical gloves, chem. goggles |
| Green zone – Controlled Venting** | As above + Splash Suit with attached hood |
Cargo Specific PPE / Risk Matrix For Annex I Cargo
Kindly follow below mentioned PPE matrix guidelines (as given in table) for any cargo:
- Containing/suspected of containing H2S
- Benzene more than 0.5% as volume
TLV-TWA of two other toxic constituents found in many Annex I cargoes is:
- Mercaptan - 0.5 ppm
- Napthalene - 10 ppm
In case of Mercaptan or Napthalene in Annex I mixtures, MSDS should be consulted. In case of any doubt, Company shall be advised.
| Serious Risk | High Risk | Medium Risk | Low Risk | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhalation | Ingestion | Eye Contact | Skin Absorption | Toxic Constituents | Exposure Area GREEN ZONE ORANGE ZONE |
Operational Cargo Hazards | ||
| Annex I (containing or suspected containing H2S) | Irritant / Asphyxiant | May be Fatal | Slight Irritating | Slight Irritant | 1 ppm | Level 5 Level 4: SG,CG,BA |
F, T | |
| Annex I containing Benzene more than 0.5% vol | Harmful | May be Fatal if swallowed and enters airway | Moderately Irritating/burning | Irritant | 0.5 ppm | Level 4: CG,SG Level 2: CB,SS,BA |
T, F | |
| Gasoline | May be Harmful | Harmful | Irritant | Slightly irritating | Benzene Toluene Xylene Napthalene | Level 5 Level 4: CG, SG |
F, SA | |
| Gas Oil / Diesel | Slightly Irritating | Harmful | Irritant | Slightly irritating | Napthalene | Level 5 Level 4: CG, SG |
F, SA | |
| Naptha | May be Harmful | Harmful | Irritant | Slightly irritating | Benzene Toluene Xylene | Level 5 Level 4: CG, SG |
F, SA | |
| Lube Oil | NA | Harmful | Slightly irritating | Slightly irritating | NA | Level 5 Level 4: CG, SG |
SA | |
| Jet A1 / ATF | Slightly Irritating | Harmful | Irritant | Slightly irritating | Napthalene | Level 5 Level 4: CG, SG |
F, SA | |
| Kerosene | Slightly Irritating | Harmful | Irritant | Slightly irritating | Napthalene | Level 5 Level 4: CG, SG |
F, SA | |
| Fuel Oil | May be Harmful | Harmful | Irritant | Slightly irritating | Napthalene H2S Benzene | Level 5 Level 4: CG, SG |
F, SA, HC, HV | |
| Carbon Black Feedstock | May be Harmful | Harmful | Irritant | Slightly irritating | H2S | Level 5 Level 4: CG, SG |
HC, HV | |
| Crude Oil | Harmful | Harmful | Harmful | Slightly irritating | H2S Benzene Mercapton Napthalene | Level 5 Level 4: CG, SG |
T, F |
Cargo Specific PPE / Risk Matrix for GAS Cargoes
| Serious Risk | High Risk | Medium Risk | Low Risk | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhalation | Ingestion | Eye Contact | Skin Absorption | TLV - TWA | Exposure Area GREEN ZONE ORANGE ZONE |
Operational Cargo Hazards | ||
| Ammonia Anhydrous | Toxic | Toxic | Frost Burn | Frost Burn | 25 PPM | LEVEL 4, CG, SG LEVEL 1: GTS, BA |
T, HVP | |
| Butadiene | Toxic | Toxic | Irritant | Frost Burn | 2 ppm | LEVEL 4, CG, SG LEVEL 1: GTS, BA |
F,T, HVP | |
| Butane | Irritant | Harmful | Irritant | Frost Burn | 800 ppm | LEVEL 5 LEVEL 3: CB, CG, SS |
F, HVP | |
| Butane- Propane Mixture | Irritant | Harmful | Irritant | Frost Burn | 800 ppm | LEVEL 5 LEVEL 3: CB, CG, SS |
F, HVP | |
| Ethylene | Irritant | Harmful | Frost Burn | Frost Burn | 200 ppm | LEVEL 5 LEVEL 3: CB, CG, SS |
F, HVP | |
| Methane | Suffocation | Harmful | Frost Burn | Frost Burn | 1000 ppm | LEVEL 5 LEVEL 3: CB, CG, SS |
F, HVP | |
| Nitrogen | Suffocation (Asphyxiant) | Harmful | Frost Burn | Frost Burn | Oxygen Depletion | LEVEL 5 LEVEL 3: CB, CG, SS |
F, HVP | |
| Pentane | Harmful | Harmful | Irritant | Irritant | 600 ppm | LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4: CB, CG |
F, HVP | |
| Propane | Suffocation | Harmful | Frost Burn | Frost Burn | 1000 ppm | LEVEL 5 LEVEL 3: CB, CG, SS |
F, HVP | |
| Propylene | Suffocation | Harmful | Frost Burn | Frost Burn | 500 ppm | LEVEL 5 LEVEL 3: CB, CG, SS |
F, HVP | |
| VCM | Toxic | Toxic | Frost burn | Frost Burn | 1 ppm | LEVEL 4, CG, SG LEVEL 1: GTS, BA |
F,T, HVP |