GFE Flashcards
WHAT PUB WOULD YOU USE FOR GFE
NSTM 074 VOL3
WHAT PUB WOULD YOU USE FOR POLLUTION CONTROL
NSTM 593
WHAT PUB WOULD YOU USE FOR WELDING
NSTM 074 VOL1
WHERE CAN YOU FIND PEL AND IDLH LIMIT VALUES
NSTM 074 VOL3 APPENDIX G
WHERE CAN YOU FIND A LIST OF DREAGER TUBES
NSTM 074 VOL3 APPENDIX L
WHERE CAN YOU FIND GFE NOTE BOOK
NSTM 074 VOL3 APPENDIX C
WHAT PUB WOULD YOU USE FOR SAFETY
OPNAV 5100.19
WHAT PUB WOULD USE SHIP PRESERVATION
NSTM 631
WHERE CAN YOU FIND INFORMATION ABOUT HOT WORK NEAR AMUNITON MAGAZINES
NAVSEA OP4
WHERE AND AT WHAT DISTANCE CAN YOU WELD ON A MAGAZINE?
ON ADJACENT SIDES ONLY AT A DISTANCE OF 5 FT WITH AMMUNITION IN THE MAGAZINE
WHAT DC PLATE HAS YOUR EHAUST SYSTEM ON IT
PLATE #10
WHAT DC PLATE HAS YOU SUPPLY AND RECIR ON IT
PLATE #9
WHAT ARE THE TWO PURPOSES OF GAS FREE ENGINEERING
- PROVIDE A SAFE WORKING AND LIVING ENVIRONMENT.
2. PROVIDE HAZARD AWARENESS TRAINING OF A GENERAL NATURE FOR THE CREW
WHEN CAN A GFE CERTIFY A SPACE FOR NON-SHIPS FORCE UNIFORMED PERSONNEL
WHILE IN PORT FOR CONDUCTING ASSESSMENTS, CONDUCTING INSPECTIONS, DEVELOPING REPAIR WORK PAKAGES
EXISTING CONDITONS ON A GFE CHIT
NOT SAFE FOR PERSONNEL/NOT SAFE FOR HOT WORK
NOT SAFE FOR PERSONNEL WITHOUT PROTECTION/NOT SAFE FOR HOT WORK,
SAFE FOR PERSONNEL/ NOT SAFE FOR HOT WORK,
SAFE FOR PERSONNEL/SAFE FOR HOT WORK,
NOT SAFE FOR PERSONNEL INSIDE/ SAFE FOR HOT WORK OUTSIDE.
REQUIREMENTS FOR NOT SAFE FOR PERSONNEL/NOT SAFE FOR HOT WORK
OXYGEN DEFICIENT OR RICH, IDLH ATMOSPHERE, DANGER OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION IN PRESENCE OF HOT WORK.
REQUIREMENTS FOR NOT SAFE FOR PERSONNEL WITHOUT PROTECTION/NOT SAFE FOR HOT WORK
PROVIDES PROVISIONAL ENTRY INTO SPACE, TOXICS EXCEED PEL OR UNITY, BUT LESS THAN IDLH, EXPLOSIVES >0% BUT <10% * HOT WORK PROHIBITED OR NOT REQUESTED
REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE FOR PERSONNEL/ NOT SAFE FOR HOT WORK
TOXICS BELOW PEL, SUFFICIENT OXYGEN, DANGER OF EXPLOSION OR EXCESSIVE TOXICANTS IN PRESENCE OF HOT WORK, OR HOT WORK NOT REQUESTED.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE FOR PERSONNEL/ SAFE FOR HOT WORK
OXYGEN >19.5% & <22.5%, TOXICS BELOW PEL, ALL FLAMMABLES REMOVED, BOUNDARY SPACE PROTECTED.
REQUIREMENTS FOR NOT SAFE PERSONNEL INSIDE/ SAFE FOR HOT WORK OUTSIDE.
THE TANK OR SPACE HAS BEEN PRESSED UP WITH LIQUID OF INERTED WITH NITROGEN, THIS IS TYPICALLY USED IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
WHEN IS THE CO’S SIGNATURE REQUIRED ON A GFE CHIT
Gas freeing IDLH space
Gas freeing for civilian contractors
Gas freeing for foreigner overseas
Hot Work adjacent to Magazines
(never above or within 5 feet)
REASONS FOR RETESTING A SPACE
Entry or Work Delay Expiration (8 Hours) Hazards Detected Ship Movement Securing Ventilation New Operations or Materials Closing Space Or Temporary Shutdown Temperature Increase
WHERE SHALL THE GFE CHITS BE POSTED
All accesses to the space GFE Files (original) Division requesting services DC Central Officer of the Deck (Inport or Underway)
- Must be Kept for 1 yr Minimum
WHAT Two documents establish GFE procedures for the ship.
Gas Free Instruction
Toxic Gas Bill
WHO DEVELOPS THE GFE INSTRUCTION, AND TOXIC GAS BILL
DCA
WHAT IS THE GFE INSTRUCTION
Details shipboard policies for NORMAL GAS FREE EVOLUTIONS
WHAT IS THE TOXIC GAS BILL
Establishes procedures for UNPLANNED OR ACCELERATED GFE EVOLUTIONS
How often must All Hands receive
training in Hazard Awareness?
Upon Reporting & Annually
WHERE CAN GFE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS BE FOUND
NSTM 074 Vol 3 App. B
How Often is the Gas Free Program Audited and who is the Inspector?
Annually
Safety Officer
REQUIREMENTS FOR GFE
1 per Ship E-7 or above (USN) E-6 or above (USCG) CO’s Designation Letter Valid CPR Quals Formal School 40 Hours Practical Work Emergency Rescue Training
REQUIREMENTS FOR GFEA
1 per Ship (CO optional) E-6 or Above CO’s Designation Letter Valid CPR Quals Formal School 40 Hours Practical Work Emergency Rescue Training
C.O. May Waive Requirement for 40 Hours of Practical Training in Writing if:
Candidate Has Graduated from Approved Training Within Past 36 Months
Unit Does Not Have Qualified GFE Onboard
REQUIREMENTS FOR GFEPO
1 per IET, DCRS and ASFP (minimum) E-4 or above CO’s Designation Letter Valid CPR Quals Formal School PQS NAVEDTRA 43704 (316) Emergency Rescue Training
GFE & GFEA DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
ensure gfe equipment is maintained and calibrated
ensure proper training and training aids are available
maintain gfe documents
certify spaces safe for hot and cold work
develop and maintain GFE notebook
AFLOAT GFE
Conduct Hot work and Cold work services for all military personnel.
Conduct only Cold work services for DOD Civilian personnel aboard ship with some exceptions when outside U.S territorial waters.
INPORT GFE SHIPS FORCE PERSONNEL
Conduct limited gas free services for all ship’s force personnel.
Are authorized to act as a Navy Competent Person with the written approval of the Navy Maintenance Facility GFE at the Maintenance Facility (USCG must meet additional education requirements).
Afloat GFE (Pier Side) Authority Limits
The Afloat GFE must utilize an NMF GFE or Marine Chemist for:Hot work in or immediately adjacent to spaces that contain or last contained combustible or flammable liquids or gases.
Any work being conducted by dod civilians.
WHAT IS A CONFINED SPACE
Restricted openings for entry/exit
Ventilation not expected to remove hazardous contaminants
May contain or produce hazardous contaminants or oxygen deficiencies or enrichment
Not intended for human entry/occupancy on a routine basis
Examples of CONFINED SPACES
Tanks Voids Double bottoms Interior machinery (boilers, condensers, oil sumps) Non-ventilated storerooms Ventilation & Exhaust ducts
PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT (PEL)
The maximum permissible concentration of a toxic agent to which personnel may be exposed.
IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE OR HEALTH (IDLH)
Any atmosphere that meets one or more of the following conditions
Oxygen content < 19.5 or > 22%
Flammable vapors at a concentration of ≥ 10% of the LEL
Presence of toxicants above NIOSH IDLH limits
RESPIRATOR REQUIREMENTS FOR IDLH
Supplied Air Respirator in pressure demand mode (SCBA) or
Supplied Air Respirator (SAR)w/
15 minute backup Air (SCBA)
Required
WHAT ARE GFE TESTING FOR
OXYGEN
EXPLOSIVE
TOXIC
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO)
COLORLESS, ODORLESS, TASTELESS FLAMMABLE LIGHTER THAN AIR SUBTLE ASPHYXIANT POST-FIRE, WELDING, PAINT DRYING
HYDROGEN SULFIDE H2S
COLORLESS, WITH ROTTEN EGG SMELL FLAMMABLE HEAVIER THAN AIR ATTACKS NERVES FIREMAIN, AFFF, SEWAGE SPACE
CARBON DIOXIDE CO2
COLORLESS, ODORLESS,TASTELESS, INERT NOT FLAMMABLE HEAVIER THAN AIR BLUNT ASPHYXIANT PORTABLE CO2, OR CO2 FLOODING SYTEMS
METHANE CH4
COLORLESS, ODORLESS FLAMMABLE LIGHTER THAN AIR NO PHYSICAL EFFECTS AEROBIC DECAY, CHT SYSTEMS
AMMONIA NH3
PUNGENT ODOR FLAMMABLE LIGHTER THAN AIR CHOKING HAZARD CLEANING PRODUCTS, URINALS
Toxic Materials Enter Body 3 Ways
Ingestion (eating, drinking)
Absorption (touching)
Inhalation (breathing)
Types of air purifying respirators
Mechanical - protection from particles (dust, fumes, fog)
Chemical - vapors and gases in low concentrations
types of supplied air respirators
Air-line
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
IDLH ENTRY
Entry into IDLH spaces is authorized only under emergency conditions.
Only the CO can authorize opening and entry into IDLH spaces.
IDLH RESPIRATORY REQUIREMENTS
Full facepiece, pressure demand self-contained breathing apparatus (Fire Fighting SCBA)
Full face piece pressure demand air-line respirator equipped with an auxiliary self-contained air supply having a minimum rated service life of 15 minutes (SAR/SCBA)
ADVANTAGES OF SAR W/ SCBA OVER SCBA
ADVANTAGES OF SAR W/ SCBA OVER SCBA
VENTILATION PRIOR TO ENTRY
“There will be a minimum of two air changes prior to entry into a confined space unless installed ventilation is in operation”
NSTM 074-21.3
TYPES OF VENTILATION
GENERAL
LOCAL EXHAUST
DILUTION
GENERAL VENTILATION
Provides uncontaminated air for breathing or general comfort
Supply or Exhaust
ONE COMPLETE AIR CHANGE EVERY 3 MINUTES
LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION
Captures contaminants as they are generated
Draws them through exhaust ductwork intake positioned 6-10 inches from work generating contaminantsEffective for welding and solvent cleaning
Exhaust only
100 Linear FPM
DILUTION VENTILATION
Portable, locally rigged exhaust ventilation
Replaces contaminated air with fresh air, diluting concentration
Used to control flammable, O2 deficient/enriched areas
SAR may be required when toxics are being generated
DILUTION VENTILATION VOLUME FORMULA (Welding)
One complete air change every 3 minutes, but not less than:
2,000 cubic feet per minute (ft3 /min) per welder, if a 5/32 inch or 3/16 inch rod is used.
3,500 ft3 /min per welder, if a 1/4 inch rod is used.
4,500 ft3 /min per welder, if a 3/8 inch rod is used.
SHORT CIRCUITING
Source of make up air is too close to the exhaust trunk
Effective volume ventilated is insufficient
Remedy?
Place trunk further into space
RECIRCULATION OF CONTAMINATED AIR
Exhaust discharge is drawn back into the make-up air
Drawn back into space
hot work near INSULATION
Remove Insulation 12 inches from the hot work Area Wet Down Non-Removable Insulation and Cover with Fire Retardant Cloth
Station Fire Watch with a Charged 1 1/2” Hose
hot work near ammunition or explosives
CO must approve in writing any Hot Work in adjacent spaces
No Hot Work in any space containing ammunition
Remove ammunition prior to availability or overhaul
Apply 5 ft rule for adjacent spaces
Which Class of Hot Work ALWAYS requires a Fire Watch
Class I : High Energy Sparks
Flammables Must be Moved How Far From Work Site
35 Ft
Surface Coatings Should be Cleared Away How Many Inches
4 Inches
methods for cleaning tanks
water wash, chemical, butterworthing,steam, biological
INERTING
May be used when hot work is required and normal cleaning and gas freeing is impossible ”emergency use only”
Not for use with gasoline tanks
Totally isolate tank from surrounding spaces including common vents and interconnecting pipingGases used:
Co2 (heavier than air)
Dry N2 (lighter than air & preferred medium)
Maintain <1% o2 concentration
Work area outside space shall be certified and maintained as “safe for hot work”
Dispose of displaced vapor and inerting medium safely
pressing up
Emergency use only Fill with water Allow gases to vent Maintain less than 1% oxygen Do not conduct hot work within 12 inches below water level
STEAM BLANKETING
Emergency-use only
Complete same as inerting
Monitor temperature of tank wall or boundaries (230 deg max)
Start 3 hours prior to hot work
What is the preferred medium for inerting?
Dry Nitrogen
accuro dreager
measures 100 cubic cm per stroke, to test squeeze and insert unbroken tube in the end for 15 mins
five first aid priorites
cab's airway breathing circulation control bleeding treat for shock treat for broken bones get casualty to medical
who makes up the primary rescue team
investigator,rescuer,
4 types of stretchers
stokes litter
miller board
army litter
reeve sleeve2