316-Cargo and Hazardous Materials / 748
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ardous Materials
BOS-PRD-03.900601
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L
iquors
Silicate Liquors are considered to be of limited harm.
There is no danger from ignition sources as the product is not flammable.
However, proper PPE
shall
be worn when in contact with the product.
Contact with skin and eyes
shall
be avoided as well as inhalation of vapours, fumes or spray.
The
COSHH
assessment and
MSDS shall
always be consulted.
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When assessing cargo stowage segregation and compatibility with regards to explosive materials,
consideration
shall
always be given to loading and stowing explosive materials in a position that keeps them
as far away from any heat sources, flammable materials (such as paints, thinners, oils etc.) and also all
accommodations as is practical and possible.
Explosives
shall
never be allowed to get wet; this
shall
be considered whenever loading and stowing
explosives onboard.
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Co
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ressed and lique
f
ied
g
as
Compressed and/or liquefied gas is often carried onboard vessels both as a standard cargo item for the
offshore locations and for uses in maintenance onboard.
Extreme care
shall
be used whenever handling cylinders. They
shall
not be allowed to drop or strike against
each other or objects.
Naked flame and other sources of heat
shall
not be allowed to come into contact with any part of gas
cylinders.
Shading gas cylinders from direct sun light can be achieved by the use of an awning or other shading (if
practical) or by shielding the bottles with canvas or similar material.
Never strike an arc against a gas cylinder.
Gas cylinders
shall
be stowed in the correct designated racks. They
shall
be stored in an upright vertical
position. Gas cylinders
shall
not be accepted as cargo unless they are secured in designated racks, are
upright and all have valve protector caps in place.
Valve protection caps
shall
be kept on the cylinders when the cylinders are not in use.
Regulator valve safety devices
shall
never be altered or tampered with.
Cylinders
shall
not be stored next to electrical circuits.
Oxygen and Acetylene cylinders
shall
always be stored in well ventilated areas.
Oil, grease, paints and other contaminants
shall
be kept well away from gas cylinders.
Version 04. Original date: 19/06/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Deputy QHSE Manager. Approved by: BOS QHSES Manager. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative
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