Chemical Training – for Crew CHEM02

Objectives - SQM Environmental Chapter 11
SDS Forums and available chemical online training
Know how to read Labels, Super Labels SDS
Chemical storage and transportation procedures
(Chemical color codes)
Proper PPE
Where you can find “Proper PPE”
The dangers of mixing chemicals
Emergency response procedures in case of a chemical spill

Chemical color code
All Chemicals assigned color code. Identify the chemical type for safe storage and safe handling as per color code.
Do not mix chemical with non-compatible type

SDS Website – What is SDSForum?
The SDS website will work on all shipboard computers
To obtain information about chemicals used onboard
To print Labels, Super labels, Safety Date Sheet(SDS)
Do chemical training for more familiarization

Labels are a basic compact explanation of each chemical.
They give all essential information to include the hazards, PPE requirements and color coded storage instructions.
This label should be readily available anywhere chemicals are stored and clearly posted where the chemical is stored
Any person using chemicals should be trained to read and understand the labels .
Labels

Labels

A Super Label is a 1 page summary of the SDS that has the essentials from the SDS and can give you all information that may be required during an emergency.
The Super Label should be available inside all main chemical stores
All supervisors, middle management and above should be able to read and understand how to interpret the Super Label
Super Label

Super Label

Toxicity - level 1(extreme) to 4(Low)
Acute- if it is so toxic that even a small amount can cause injury or death ( example from the ship H2S)
Chronic- Repeated exposure that cause long term issues like cancer. (constant exposure to ammonia can cause asthma and permanent lung damage)
Target Organ Effects(TOE) - chemicals that target specific organs such as the liver or kidneys ( the tar in cigarettes that effects the lungs different ship example)
Carcinogens- suspected to cause cancer (Lead was a suspect for causing cancer when it was used in fuel for cars)
Mutagens- chemicals that causes mutations in organisms ( passed along through the offspring – one example is arsenic find example)
Teratogens- Chemicals that cause fetal development defects (alcohol consumed while pregnant causing birth defects)

Proper PPE- Gloves, Apron, Eye protections , respiratory protections

Respiratory protection management guidance

Storage of Chemicals
Developing good onboard practices will help reduce the risk of injury and accidents
As you can see from the picture, this ship used solid colored paper to identify the color code of the chemicals being stored there from a distance

Storage of Chemicals
Chemicals shall be stored on shelves by color code
When chemicals of different color coding are stored on the same shelf there must be a leak proof physical barrier separating the 2 chemicals.
Chemicals must also be secured to reduce the likelihood of a spill or cross contamination

Storage of Chemicals – Chemical Management violation

Storage of Chemicals - Chemical Management violation

Storage of Chemicals - Chemical Management violation
Chemical pail without any labels.
All chemical container must be labeled.

Storage of Chemicals – Danger!

Storage of Flammable Chemicals
All Flammable chemicals must be stored in a category 14 space
Daily use chemicals shall be stored in a flammable cabinet and can not exceed 5 gallons or 20 liters

Storage of Flammable Chemicals – SQM violation

Storage of Flammable Chemicals – SQM violation

Chemical storages signage
All Chemical stores shall be clearly marked as such and equipped with a spill kit, eye wash solution and PPE for emergency use.
Chemical stores and lockers shall have a sign that identifies the responsible person for maintaining the locker and their phone number posted on the door in crew areas and inside the door in guest areas

Audit top findings

More Audit Top findings

RCL Chemical Management policy - DO NOT

Emergency eye wash stations

Eye Protection Note
If chemicals are to get in your eye, make sure to wash your eyes with water, if no washing station is available there will be eyewash close by to use instead

Spill Response Kits Requirement

Incident Response Policy
The Hazardous Material Spill response procedures can be found under the Situation Management policy 3.03.3 Oil Spill/Hazardous Material Spill.
This policy provides a checklist with the proper steps to take in the case of a spill along with additional reporting requirements.