MAP-01-011 HFI Technical Guide - Human Factors Integration ...

Chapter 17 – Safetyand drenching.Outputso Establish ready access location points for firefightingequipment commensurate with the type of fire hazardand non-impedance to traffic flow.• In conjunction with the design requirements of bulkheadlinings, deck coverings and aesthetic features, define therequired material standards for the following factors:o Smoke production.o Toxic gas production.o Flammability.o Heat Release Rate.o Low moisture absorption.o Low moisture retention.o Low fuel absorption.• Review the Fire fighting and Damage Control manningrequirements in conjunction with on-going refinement of theBasic Manning Requirement (BMR).• Ensure that proposed hazard zoning and citadel boundariesdo not compromise frequently used or operationallynecessary traffic routes.• Compartments:o Identify manned compartments and proposed equipmentfits.o Define outline compartment escape routes andconsequential restrictions on compartment layout.• For submarines:o Analyse the escape requirements and identify thenumbers of escape suits and emergency breathingapparatus, and the associated storage volume.o Waiting areas also need to be sized.• Establish the policy and select Human Factors Style Guidesfor uniformity of alarm and warning categorisation, colourand acoustic coding, with particular emphasis upon ShipControl Centre/Manoeuvring Room, Bridge andHeadquarters (HQ) (for Equipment see 17.3.2.4).• Where hull shapes impose awkward space allocation, reviewwith Naval Architects with the aim of maximising spaceutilisation and necessary access, without imposing upontraffic.• Define health hazard and safety design evaluation andacceptance criteria.The specification of health and safety features includes thefollowing:• Health design specifications summary, with references out toeach Platform Technical Area.HFI ActivitiesNov 2006 Page 17-31 Issue 4