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 i. Degree of Hazard. Each supervisor is responsible for ensuring that special precautions are taken,
designating the equipment required, and advising the crew of the specific hazards of each job. Ignoring
these hazards will increase the odds that accidents will occur. Relaxing of precautions in one job will
inevitably lead to carelessness in subsequent jobs, regardless of the degree of hazard, eventually
resulting in an unnecessary increase in accident rates.
2-7. General Safety Measures. Potential hazards that exist in all painting operations make a continuing
and enforced safety program essential. A good safety program that has adequate safety procedures will
provide protection against the three major types of hazards: accidents, fire, and toxicity. All personnel
shall observe all established precautionary measures and safety rules, and shall be thoroughly familiar
with all safety measures
a. General Health. Only personnel not sensitive to heights shall work on ladders, scaffolding, or rigging.
Painting crews shall be composed of personnel who have a proper attitude toward safety and who are in
good physical condition. The medical examiner shall determine that employees are physically able to
perform work and use respirators.
b. Protective Clothing. Personnel shall wear adequate clean clothing and gloves to prevent skin contact
with painting and cleaning materials. Clothing with cuffs, loose pockets or rips, and loose ties and jewelry
shall not be worn since they are potential causes of hang-ups. The following precautions shall be adhered
to with regard to protective clothing.
(1) Gloves, proper eye protection, and safety helmets shall be worn during abrasive blasting.
(2) Hard-hats and steel-toed safety shoes shall be worn wherever there is possible danger from
falling objects.
(3) Nonskid, rubber-soled shoes shall be worn for work in enclosed spaces or where flammable
vapors may be present (spark prevention).
(4) Acid-proof clothing shall be worn when handling acid or caustic cleaners.
(5) Acid-proof, air-supplied suits shall be worn when using acid or caustic cleaning materials in
enclosed areas.
c. Buddy System. Personnel shall never work alone in hazardous areas. At least two crewmembers
shall be assigned to such jobs with at least one additional person available for rescue work, should the
person in the tank be overcome. (Personnel performing such duties shall be properly trained to perform
tank rescue work. Additional personnel with such training should be available.) These individuals shall
maintain communication with each other at all times during operations in hazardous areas. If an accident
occurs in a tank or other confined space, the crewmember stationed on the outside must never enter the
tank to give assistance alone, but shall seek the help of the additional person available for rescue work.
Multiple deaths have occurred from failure to follow this basic precaution. Personnel entering tanks shall
be equipped with suitable approved respiratory protective equipment, lifebelts or harnesses and lifelines.
If the accident happens outside a confined space, the other crewmember can seek help or come to the
aid of the injured one.
inspection of tanks, voids, and other hazardous areas to be painted.
a. Pre-Entry Requirements. Do not enter any enclosed or poorly ventilated space until a Marine
Chemist or Competent person has certified that the space is free of noxious fumes and flammable gases
and sufficient oxygen is present. After the area is certified, the marine chemist or competent person may
monitor the area to make sure the area stays within the limits.
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