A Crew Exposure Study. Volume II. At Sea.
Abstract
An assessment of worker exposure to potentially hazardous gases, vapors, mists, and dusts in the marine bulk liquid transportation industry is provided. Methodology for characterizing occupational exposures of crewmen to cargo- and noncargo-related materials during vessel operations in port and at sea was established. The major elements of the project included (1) a background study, (2) development of an experimental plan, and (3) trial implementation of the plan on one test at sea. The background study consisted of a search of the open literature and discussions with international maritime organizations for relevant industrial hygiene/occupational health study data. Also, two round-trip voyages aboard a product tanker and a gasoline carrier were conducted to document sources which may pose potential inhalation or dermal exposures. The background study was used to develop an experimental plan for characterizing the occupational exposures aboard bulk liquid carrier. Ten voyages were identified as necessary to reflect a representative data base covering variations in equipment, procedures, and cargos. The experimental plan was implemented in the Deck Department on one voyage of a chemical carrier.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 15, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA118179
Entities
People
- J. C. Buckingham
- R. J. Magott
- R. L. Bass
- W. J. Astleford
Organizations
- Southwest Research Institute