AET Marine HSSE Handbook 2016
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Safety<br />
Chemical hazards<br />
There are many chemicals stored onboard our vessels which, if not handled correctly, can cause<br />
temporary or permanent harm. These chemicals include but are not limited to:<br />
• Boiler treatment substances<br />
• Paints<br />
• Solvents<br />
• Cleaning agents<br />
• The cargoes we carry<br />
When handling any chemicals, you must read and understand the information on its potential<br />
hazard, effects and the precautionary measures to take. This is available from the relevant<br />
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) or Chemical Safety Data Sheets (CSDS). The Master or<br />
Vessel Safety Officer will ensure that these sheets are up-to-date and readily available to you.<br />
You can stay safe by:<br />
• Paying attention to all warning signs.<br />
• Using proper PPE including goggles,<br />
gloves, coverall, safety shoes and helmet.<br />
• Reading all labels on the<br />
containers carefully.<br />
• Not assuming that the contents of<br />
unlabelled containers are harmless<br />
– if you find an unlabelled container,<br />
leave it closed, return it to the store<br />
and report it to the Safety Officer.<br />
Helmet<br />
Safety spectacles<br />
Mask<br />
Boiler suit<br />
Gloves<br />
Safety shoes<br />
<strong>AET</strong> <strong>Marine</strong> <strong>HSSE</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> 19
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