PPE LOCATION AND INSTALLATION GUIDANCE

PPE LOCATION AND INSTALLATION GUIDANCE

• at the top and bottom of vertical and inclined ladders exposed to the weather,

• at the inside and outside of doors opening to the weather,

• at the bottom of vertical ladders to the mast and king posts,

• in the laundry rooms,

• in the galley,

• around the emergency diesel generator and inside the entrance to the space,

• in the electrical shop,

• at the operator area of all boom and windlass operating stations,

• at the inside and outside of all entrances to the steering gear room, and

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  Red Respirator Cartridges: High Efficiency Particulate Arresting (HEPA) cartridges for dust, fume, mist, and asbestos containing dust and mist.
  
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  Yellow Respirator Cartridges: Acid gases and Organic vapors
  
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  Black Respirator Cartridges: Organic vapors
  
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  Air Purifying Respirator Face Masks: To hold respirator cartridges.
  
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  Emergency Escape Breathing Devices: These are portable sources of oxygen that can be worn to make an emergency exit from a contaminated space.
  
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  Rubber Chemical Gloves. These provide some abrasion resistance and are typically are used when handling chemicals and corrosives.
  
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  Vinyl and PVC Chemical Gloves. These are particularly effective when petroleum products are handled.
  
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  Kevlar Diver’s Gloves. These are used when working with knives or other sharp implements to prevent cuts and abrasion. They also provide protection against heat and cold.
  
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  Leather Welder’s Gloves. These resist sparks, moderate heat, chips and rough objects encountered when welding and torch cutting. They provide some cushioning against blows.
  
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  Safety Glasses with Eye Shields. Wear these when performing eye hazardous activities that produce dust and for small particle producing operations.
  
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  Particle Goggles with vents. Wear these when performing the eye hazardous activities of drilling, grinding, and milling.
  
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  Chipping Goggles. Wear these when performing the eye hazardous activities of chipping paint and rusted areas.
  
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  Face Shields. Wear these when performing the eye hazardous activities of sand blasting, or other severe dust and particle producing operations that could impact facial skin.
  
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  Chemical Splash Goggles with Covered Vents. Wear these when performing the eye hazardous activities of pouring or handling corrosive liquids and solids.
  
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  Welding Goggles. Wear these when performing eye hazardous activity of welding and torch cutting.
  
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  Welding Helmets. Wear these when performing the eye hazardous activity of welding.
  
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  Eye Protection Caution Signs. These signs are used to identify areas that require protection for the eyes against hazards.
  
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  Portable Emergency Eyewash Facilities. These are used to flush out eyes in the event of damaging material entering eyes.
  
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  Hearing Protectors Soft Plug Type. These are partially inserted into the ear canal.
  
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  Hearing Protectors Ear Muff Type. These are worn over the ears and can be used in conjunction with the soft plug type.
  
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  Noise Hazard Area Signs. These signs are used to identify areas that normally have noise levels above regulated levels.
  
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  Noise Caution Signs. These signs are used to warn that activities in the locality may be generating noise levels that are above regulated levels. These signs can be carried to the location of activities where high noise levels are expected.
  

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  Safety Harnesses. Full Body Harnesses with Shock Absorbers are provided for working aloft, outboard, over the side of the bulwarks/railings, and in other cases where a risk of falling is present. Safety lines (lifelines) are also provided for use with the safety harnesses. These lines shall be dedicated for use with the harness, stored in a cool dry place, and kept in good condition.
  

Department of Transportation Maritime Administration

(MAY 2003)