ABE Task 10.8.B

Procedures for exposure to a chemical or biohazard spill

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 18-14 Task 10.8.B , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Apply occupational health and safety precautions

ABE-C4.1 Working knowledge of safe working practices and personal shipboard safety including chemical and biohazard safety
Condition Behavior Standard

On a vessel or in a laboratory or workshop, given the indicated equipment,

the candidate demonstrates knowledge of the procedures to use in the event of exposure to a chemical or biohazard spill.

The candidate describes the procedures to use in the event of exposure to or spill of a chemical or biohazard including:

  1. Isolation
  2. Reporting
  3. Reference to the MSDS; and
  4. Monitoring until relieved by an emergency team.