Emergency Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods: Group Emergency Schedules (EmS) : Procedures to be Followed in Case of Incidents Involving Dangerous Substances |
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3.2 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS 3.3 FLAMMABLE absorbent material ACTION On deck Aid Guide MFAG apparatus when dealing Avoid all sources Batten carried Protective clothing CLASS 3.2 FLAMMABLE clothing and self-contained cool with copious copious quantities coveralls dangerous when wet dealing with SPILLAGE deck Collect spillage deck Provide adequate diatomaceous earth dispose of overboard e.g. naked lights electric handtools EMERGENCY ACTION Avoid EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Wear explosion FIRE On deck fixed fire-fighting installation flashpoint 18°C headgear ignition e.g. naked IMO Medical leak if practicable Medical First Aid organic peroxides Otherwise adopt action overboard with copious packages possible remove receptacles PROCEDURES Wear protective Protective clothing boots Protective clothing gloves quantities of water safe disposal self-contained breathing apparatus ship off wind ship's fixed fire-fighting sources of ignition Special Emergency Equipment SPILLAGE or FIRE Spray nozzles Substance or Article TOXIC AND/OR CORROSIVE unprotected light bulbs Wash spillage overboard water spray Wear protective clothing Wear protective gloves