2 All tanker personnel should undergo familiarization
training on board and, where appropriate, ashore before being assigned
to shipboard duties, which should be given by qualified personnel
experienced in the handling and characteristics of oil, chemical or
liquefied gas cargoes, as appropriate, and the safety procedures involved.
The training should at least cover the matters set out in paragraphs
3 to 8 below.
Regulations
3 Knowledge of the ship’s rules and regulations
governing the safety of personnel on board a tanker in port and at sea.
Health hazards and
precautions to be taken
4 Dangers of skin contact; inhalation and
accidental swallowing of cargo; the harmful properties of the cargoes
carried, personnel accidents and associated first aid; lists of do’s and
don’ts.
Fire prevention and fire
fighting
5 Control of smoking and cooking restrictions;
sources of ignition; fire and explosion prevention; methods of fire
fighting; portable fire extinguishers and fixed installations.
Pollution
prevention
6 Procedures to be followed to prevent air and
water pollution and measures which will be taken in the event of
spillage.
Safety equipment and its
use
7 The proper use of protective clothing and
equipment, resuscitators, escape and rescue equipment.
Emergency
procedures
8 Familiarization with the emergency plan
procedures.