Safety Flash
Crewman got cement dust in his eyes
Crewman got cement dust in his eyes
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 23/17
- Hazardous SubstancesLine of FirePersonal Protective Equipment
- Hazardous substancesLine of firePressure systems
- Cargo transfer
- HosePersonal protective equipment
- Operating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A crewman received cement dust in his eyes during vessel cargo discharge when back pressure caused blowback while crew investigated a blocked line using a portable hose. He was unharmed after washing his eyes. The flash identifies incorrect procedures and inappropriate PPE, and highlights precautions for dry bulk cargo.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
During the discharging of a cement tank on board a vessel, a crewman was standing in the path of a blow back of cement dust, and the dust got in his eyes.
IMCA SF 23/17. Themes: hazardous substances, line of fire, personal protective equipment.