Deck Barge Safety 7
Deck Barge Safety 7 : Fire Hazards: A Steps that can be taken to prevent fires on board a barge include the following: (1) Store engine fuel tanks and compressed gas tanks properly, away from sources of ignition. Only keep onboard quantities of flammable and combustible materials that are necessary for operations and maintenance. Post appropriate danger signs. (2) When dealing with work that is capable of providing a source of ignition through a flame or spark (hotwork), such as welding, cutting, burning, drilling, grinding, etc., follow these precautions: (a) Ensure the space is properly tested by a qualified or shipyard-competent person and deemed safe before work is begun. (See 29 CFR 1915.7 and 1915.15). 29 CFR 1915.7 - http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp. show_document? p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10215 29 CFR 1915.15 - http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/ owadisp.show_document? p_table=STANDARDS&p_id= 10221. (b) Make sure that proper fire extinguishing equipment is near the work area and that it is maintained in a state of readiness for emergency use. (c) Do not leave oxygen or acetylene hoses unattended. (d) Consider where sparks will fall when doing hotwork and employ a fire watch. (e) Shield fuel sources to protect them from ignition sources. (f) Cover openings to prevent sparks from entering. (g) Stop any hotwork if you smell fuel or gas until the source has been identified and the problem fixed. (h) When welding or burning on the deck of a barge, the space below should be inspected to ensure that no flammable atmosphere or combustible materials are present. (i) Use good housekeeping practices to limit the amount of clutter, debris and combustible/ flammable material. Follow these safety measures to help prevent electrical fires: (j) Make sure that electrical systems are installed by a qualified marine electrician and that electrical systems are inspected regularly. (k) Regularly conduct visual inspections of connections, switches and wiring, which may be subject to corrosion from saltwater and damage from use. U.S. Coast Guard Regulations for Uninspected Vessels (Fire Extinguishing Equipment [46 CFR 25.30]) (a) Hand-portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire extinguishing systems must be of the "B" type (i.e., suitable for extinguishing fires involving flammable liquids, greases, etc). (b) Hand-portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire extinguishing systems must have a metal name plate listing the name of the item, rated capacity (gallons, quarts or pounds), name and address of person/firm for whom approved, and the manufacturer's identifying mark. (c) Portable fire extinguishers must be inspected and weighed every six months. (d) Minimum number of B-II hand-portable fire extinguishers required to be on board motor vessels: one if less than 50 tons, two if 50-100 tons, three if 100-500 tons, six if 500-1,000 tons, and eight if over 1,000 tons. (e) Fixed fire extinguishing systems must be an approved carbon dioxide type and must meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements. (See OSHA Directive CPL 02-01-020, November 1996). Backfire Flame Control [46 CFR 25.35]: Every gasoline engine installed after April 25, 1940, except outboard motors, shall be equipped with an acceptable means of backfire flame control. Ventilation [46 CFR 25.40]: Fuel tanks and engine spaces, using fuel with a flashpoint of 110 degrees Fahrenheit or less, must be provided with adequate ventilation to remove explosive or flammable gases from the fuel tank compartment and bilges. For More Information about Fire Hazards: OSHA Shipyard Employment eTool: Fire Protection http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/products/etools/shipyard/fire_protection/ index.html. See more from topic source: https://www.osha.gov/html/a-z-index.html
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