top 5 hot works safety risks v4
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Code of Safe Working Practice for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP, UK)Oct 2019, OSHA, WHO IARC 2017, MCA UK 2019
Top 5 Hot Work Safety Risks Onboard
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Use of AC Transformer or DC Welding Machine with high OCV i.e. above 25V AC or 70V DC
DC Welding Inverters for Stick Electrode Welding and TIG WeldingProduct no. 150150 UWI-150TPProduct no. 230231 UWI-230TP AC/DC (TIG Aluminium Welding) + Accessories kit EDP 670406Product no. 203203 UWI-203TPProduct no. 320320 UWI-320TP + Accessories kit EDP:670406Product no. 301301 UWW-301TP Wire Welder + Acessories kit EDP: 670410Product no. 500500 UWI-500TP + Accessories kit EDP:670406Product no. 500102 UWF-102 (Wire Feeder for Wire Welding with UWI-500 TP)
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Code of Safe Working Practice for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP, UK) Oct 2019
MPA Singapore SC No. 5 2018
Regulations WSS UNITOR Recommendations
Use of Hull Body as Return / Earth Earth Return ClampProduct no.653899 Return Clamp 400AmpsProduct no.175745 Return Clamp 800Amps
1. Defective Open Jaw Electrode Holder & Exposed Welding Cable Connector2. Use of worn, defective or non-insulated welding accessories i.e. Cable, Connectors or Open Jaw Type electrode holder
Electrode HoldersProduct no. 552497 Twisty 200AmpsProduct no. 513051 Twisty 400AmpsProduct no. 511006 Uniking 600Amps
TOP 1
OCIMF SIRE VIQ 7Code of Safe Working Practice for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP, UK) Oct 2019BCGA CP 7
Code of Safe Working Practice for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP, UK) Oct 2019
Use of worn, defective, modified, substandard (non-compliance) or aging (> 5 years) for critical gas equipment in Cylinder Central Storage (GDS) i.e. High Pressure Hoses, Gas Regulator R-520 and Flashback Arrestors FBA 85-10 for both AC and OX
GDS High Pressure Hoses with Anti-Whipping CableProduct no. 5204031 High Pressure Hose AcetyleneProduct no. 3052921 High Pressure Hose OxygenGDS Gas Regulator Type R-520 with Safety Vent PipeProduct no. 5100201 Reg. 520 AC Pressure 0-1.5BarProduct no. 5100211 Reg. 520 OX Pressure 0-10Bar
Use of worn, defective, modified, substandard (non-compliance) or aging (> 5 years) for critical gas equipment in Portable / Free Standing AC-OX system i.e. Gas Regulator R-510 and Flashback Arrestors FBA W66S or S55 for both AC and OX
Portable AC-OX Gas Regulator Type R-510 with Safety DiscsProduct no. 510001 Reg. 510 ACProduct no. 510000 Reg. 520 OX
Use of worn, defective, modified, substandard (non-compliance) or aging (> 5 years) for critical gas equipment in GDS Outlet Station i.e. Gas Regulator R-530 and Flashback Arrestors FBA S5 or S55 for both AC and OX
GDS Outlet Station Gas Regulator Type R-530Product no. 5100301 Reg. 530 ACProduct no. 5100311 Reg. 530 OX
Use of worn, defective, substandard (non-compliance i.e. no EN standard marking) or aging (shown cracking when doing bend tests) for twin gas hoses AC-OX or gas hoses AC-OX
AC-OX Twin Gas HosesProduct no. 526434 Twin Gas Hoses 6mm 1/4”Product no. 624312 Twin Gas Hoses 9mm 3/8”
Use of unsafe or protruding type hose clamps (jubilee, worm screw driven etc) instead of Clamp 1 Ear type
Clamp 1 Ear Hose ClampsProduct no.768416 Clamp 1 Ear f/6,3mm (1/4”) hose, 20 pcsProduct no.768432 Clamp 1 Ear f/9mm (3/8”) hose, 20 pcsProduct no.768507 Pincer Tool
Do not use Non-Return Valve at cutting/welding torch shank which can result in Flashback
Non-Return Valve for Cutting/Welding Shank of UCT-500Product no. 597336 Non-return valve/ socket AC.6mmProduct no. 597344 Non-return valve/ socket OX.6mm
TOP 3 Eye injuries, long term effects on visionImpacts
Use of poor, worn, defective or malfunction welding shield or do not use proper welding shield for eye protection during welding. Absence of proper welding curtain to protect other personnel within workshop during welding
Welding Shield Product no. 779032 Autodark 300Product no. 619114 Safety Helmet w/Flip visionProduct no. 779034 Autodark 820 Freshair Complete
TOP 4 Health of welder including lung cancerImpacts
When performing welding or cutting in poor ventilation or confined space, the danger of inhaling the fumes could result in long term safety and health issue to the welder/fitter/foreman
Portable Fume Extraction UnitProduct no.735878 FumeClean-230
Code of Safe Working Practice for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP, UK)Oct 2019, UK P&I Club, IMCA
TOP 5 Loss or damage to property, injury or fatality
Safety Risks Electrocution
Safety Risks Arc / Flash Eye
Safety Risks Inhale of noxious or dangerous welding and cutting fumes
Safety Risks Abrasive consumables shattered/ broken into pieces when grinding or cutting Impacts
1. Use of inappropriate/non-matching Size or Speed (RPM) of Air Tools - Angle Grinders with Abrasive Consumables (Cutting, Grinding, Mop Discs).2. Not installed or missing saftey guard and defective or expired. Cutting or Grinding discs.3. Abrasive consumables not stored or handled properly and angle grinders are maintained according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
Air Tool - Angle Grinders 4” sizeProduct no.756901 Angle Grinder AG-PRO 4B Version
Welding Cables per meter lengthProduct no.175836 35mm2Product no.175844 50mm2Product no.175851 70mm2Product no. 655266 95mm2
Welding Cable ConnectorsProduct no. 632885 DIX 25 male/female 230AmpProduct no. 632893 DIX 70 male/female 460AmpProduct no. 736744 DIX 120 male/female 650Amp Product no. 513044 Safety male/female 460Amp
TOP 2 Loss or damage to property, injury or fatalityImpactsSafety Risks Fire or Explosion
GDS Flashback Arrestors Model 85-10Product no. 5853721 Flashback Arrestor 85-10 for ACProduct no. 6824271 Flashback Arrestor 85-10 for Oxyge
Portable AC-OX Flashback Arrestors Model W66S or S55Product no. 183970 Flashback Arrestor W66S for ACProduct no. 302976 Flashback Arrestor W66S for OxygenProduct no. 708537 Flashback Arrestor S55 for ACProduct no. 708545 Flashback Arrestor S55 for Oxygen
GDS Flashback Arrestors Model W66S or S55Product no. 708537 Flashback Arrestor S55 for ACProduct no. 708545 Flashback Arrestor S55 for Oxygen
Product no. 526472 Twin Gas Hoses 6mm 1/4” 10m with fittingsProduct no. 526478 Twin Gas Hoses 9mm 3/8” 10m with fittingsProduct no. 526482 Twin Gas Hoses 9mm 3/8” 25m with fittings
Product no. 651265 Non-return valve/ socket AC.9mmProduct no. 651257 Non-return valve/ socket OX.9mm
Welding Curtains & BlanketsProduct no. 633065 Welding CurtainProduct no. 646067 Welding Spatter Blanket 1 x 10m
Abrasive Consumables 4” sizeProduct no.633515 Cutting Discs 100X2.5X16, 25 PCS (Steel)Product no.633523 Grinding Discs 100X6X16, 10 PCS (Steel)Product no.633691 Mop Discs 100X16MM, #36, 10 PCSProduct no.633699 Mop Discs 100X16MM, #60, 10 PCSProduct no.633707 Mop Discs 100X16MM, #80, 10 PCS
Impacts Injury or Fatality