Safety Flash
US Coast Guard: Addressing hazardous area electrical issues
US Coast Guard: Addressing hazardous area electrical issues
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 28/20
- Competence and TrainingElectrical SafetyExplosionHot Work and Fire
- Electrical safetyExplosionFire
- Electrical workInspection and maintenance
- Competence and trainingIgnition source controlManagement of changePreventive maintenance
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
This flash summarises US Coast Guard findings concerning certified electrical installations in vessel hazardous areas. Incorrect installation, missing or degraded components and unfamiliarity with standards compromised protection. The alert strongly recommends IEC-aligned training, periodic inspection and maintenance by competent personnel, competent repairs and regulatory approval of system modifications.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Electrical work; electrical maintenance.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Ignition source control; ignition prevention.
Classifications: Management of change; MOC; change management.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has published Safety Alert 05/20 entitled Electrical Issues Spark Major Concern – Addressing Hazardous Area Electrical Installations Knowledge Gaps.
IMCA SF 28/20. Themes: competence and training, electrical safety, explosion, hot work and fire.