Appendix 2 - Examples of Hazards

 1 SHIPBOARD HAZARDS TO PERSONNEL

• .1 asbestos inhalation;

• .2 burns from caustic liquids and acids;

• .3 electric shock and electrocution;

• .4 falling overboard; and

• .5 pilot ladder/pilot hoist operation.

2 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ON BOARD SHIP

Accommodation areas:

• .1 combustible furnishings;

• .2 cleaning materials in stores; and

• .3 oil/fat in galley equipment;

Deck areas:

• .4 cargo; and

• .5 paint, oils, greases, etc. in deck stores;

Machinery spaces:

• .6 cabling;

• .7 fuel and diesel oil for engines, boilers and incinerators;

• .8 fuel, lubricating and hydraulic oil in bilges, save-alls, etc.;

• .9 refrigerants; and

• .10 thermal heating fluid systems.

3 POTENTIAL SOURCES OF IGNITION

General:

• .1 electrical arc;

• .2 friction;

• .3 hot surface;

• .4 incendiary spark;

• .5 naked flame; and

• .6 radio waves;

Accommodation areas (including bridge):

• .7 electronic navigation equipment; and

• .8 laundry facilities – irons, washing machines, tumble driers, etc.;

Deck areas:

• .9 deck lighting;

• .10 funnel exhaust emissions; and

• .11 hot work sparking;

Machinery spaces:

• .12 air compressor units; and

• .13 generator engine exhaust manifold.

4 HAZARDS EXTERNAL TO THE SHIP

• .1 storms;

• .2 lightning;

• .3 uncharted submerged objects; and

• .4 other ships.