General Hazard: Respiratory Irritation and Systemic Poisoning

Respiratory irritation and systemic poisoning from exposure to toxic fumes and particles during welding and cutting operations.

Hazard Description

A broad range of pyrolysis products are produced during welding operations. Hazardous vapors are produced from the heating of base metals in steel and aluminum alloys.

Process: Tank Cleaning

Description

This process involves the removal of hazardous residue from tanks prior to repair work.

Process: Painting

Exposures to toxic fumes and particles during painting.

General Hazard: Paint Fumes

Exposures to toxic fumes and particles during painting.

Hazard Description

• Solvents (e.g., aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, various ketones)¹
   
  can create both health and fire hazards.
• Pigments, anti-fouling and anti-rust paint components (e.g., organo-mer

Process: Outfitting (also called "fitting out")

Description

Ship or erection units are outfitted with propulsion equipment and support equipment, such as plumbing, electrical installations, etc. (Also includes painting operations after assembly, but these hazards are covered under "painting.")