Transcript CAKE 2012

Cake Q1
Risk exposed groups
- the use of masks
What are dangerous chemicals?
• Chemicals that can pose a risk to health and
environment
• Chemicals that are classified as hazardous by
Norwegian law
• Chemicals that have an exposure limit or norm
Health effects associated with work with chemicals
• Oil mist/vapor: short term – irritation of the upper respiratory tract,
headache, dizziness, nausea and drowsiness. Long term: lung fibrosis
and increased risk of cancer (leukemia).
• Paint – organic solvents: short term – irritation of upper respiratory
tract and eyes, dizziness, fatigue, headache and nausea. Long term:
damage to the brain (nervous system), reduced memory and
concentration, eczema, reduced fertility.
• Dust : short term - irritation of upper respiratory tract and mucosa.
Long term: allergi, respiratory diseases and increased risk of cancer.
• These health effects are incurable!
Choise of filter
What type of mask should we use?
Half mask
Short term mask
What type of mask should we use?
• Oil mist/oil vapor: half mask with combination filter (A/P2)
• Dust: P2 filter protects against harmless dust , P3 filter is to be
used when the dust contains or can contain poisonous or very
poisonous particles, cancerous substances, radioactive particles,
bacteria or virus.
• Solvents: filtermask with filter A (brown). For solvents with a boiling
point lower than 65 0 C, an AX filter must be used.
• Use the PPE specified in the MSDS sheet, even if the exposure
time is short!
Source: Arbeidstilsynets artikkel Åndedrettsvern 539
Changing of filters
• Filters need to be kept in closed compartments when not in use.
• Change filters every offshore trip as a minimum with normal work
• Are these routines working with us? Your future health is at
stake!
Short term solutions
may have long time effect!