ABE Task 10.9.A

Use of personal safety equipment

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 18-14 Task 10.9.A , 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 personal safety equipment

Condition Behavior Standard

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

the candidate demonstrates the use of personal safety equipment appropriate to the task being performed


The candidate demonstrates the use of personal safety equipment, including:

  1. Gloves
  2. Goggles
  3. Respirators
  4. Aprons
  5. Face shields
  6. Steel toed shoes
  7. Hearing protection
  8. Clothing; and
  9. Safety harness.