Conflicting standards under fire: a common international standard for fire-fighters' clothing is still some years away, SASI learns
Article Abstract:
The IMO wants sailors to wear suitable outfits during a ship fire but there are minimal requirements about what the suits should look like. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has created a draft international standard which could take two years to be processed.
Publication Name: Safety at Sea International
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0142-0666
Year: 2007
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Get your kit on
Article Abstract:
Importance of personal protective equipments and clothing for seafarers is presented. Rules and approaches to encourage right safety behaviors are analyzed.
Publication Name: Safety at Sea International
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0142-0666
Year: 2006
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PPE has its limits, says P&I
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Effects of personal protective equipment (PPE) and correct safety clothing are emphasized.
Publication Name: Safety at Sea International
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0142-0666
Year: 2006
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