ABD Task 5.9.A

Simulate response to hazardous material spill

In order to satisfy NVIC 14-14 Task 5.9.A , MMA students must:

STCW Competence	Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency
Apply occupational health and safety precautions	ABD-C2.1 Working knowledge of safe working practices and personal shipboard safety, including chemical and biohazard safety

Condition	Behavior	Standard
On board ship or in a laboratory, during the simulation of a chemical or biohazard spill or incident,	the candidate simulates the proper response in accordance with Safety Data Sheet (SDS).	The candidate: Reports the spill; Refers to the SDS or is informed accordingly by a supervisor with access to an SDS; Isolates the chemical or bio-hazardous material; and Monitors the spill until relieved by an emergency team.

Condition

Behavior

Standard

On board ship or in a laboratory, during the simulation of a chemical or biohazard spill or incident,

the candidate simulates the proper response in accordance with Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

The candidate:

Reports the spill;
Refers to the SDS or is informed accordingly by a supervisor with access to an SDS;
Isolates the chemical or bio-hazardous material; and
Monitors the spill until relieved by an emergency team.