Hazardous Situations/Confined Space

Question 1

Types of hazards most commonly found during a Coast Guard boarding

Answer 1

• Cargo
  -biological
  -chemical
  -sanitary
  -animals

Question 2

Confined Spaces

Answer 2

-Limited means of entry or exit and restricted ventilation.
-Not meant for human occupancy.

Question 3

Enclosed Space:

Answer 3

-Enclosed by bulkhead and possible overheads.
-Includes cargo holds, tanks, quarters, machinery boiler spaces.

Question 4

USCG Confined/Enclosed space policy:

Answer 4

-Boarding personnel shall not enter any confined spaces that are likely to have atmospheric hazards until they have been certified safe for entry by a designated person.

Question 5

Qualified personnel:

Answer 5

-Certified industrial hygienist
-gas free engineer
-marine chemist
-competent person