This set went out on DEC 19, 2008.
Set #2
Question 1....Company Policy: Full Face Respirators meeting 29CFR 1910.134 along with flame resistant coveralls and chemical resistant gloves must be worn whenever there is a possibility of exposure to benzene vapors. If products contain 6% or greater, slicker suit and boots required:
* Vapor recovery loading products greater than 0.5% benzene- full face mask respirator must be worn during connecting/disconnect; sampling and other ops were there is risk of vapor exposure.
* Non Vapor recovery loading products greater than 0.5% benzene- full face mask respirator must be worn during entire operation.
* Discharging products greater than 0.5% benzene- full face mask respirator must be worn during connecting/disconnect, at open hatch , ullage or sounding tube, in vicinity of the cargo pump or areas where there is a possibility of vapor exposure
* Using Fixed stripping system, ______________________________.
* Over the top stripping of products with less than 6% Benzene require full face respirator or supplied air respirator, slicker suit rubber gloves, rubber boots. Remain up wind of vapors.
* Over the top stripping of products with 6% or more Benzene require shore tankermen or shore stripping operation
Answer .....perform with hatches closed with full face respirator and all required PPE.(page XV-5)
87% got this question right.
Question 2....First Aid treatments should be undertaken immediately if exposure to benzene occurs:
* Eye Exposure; ____________________________.
* Skin exposure; promptly wash affected area with soapy liquid.
* Inhalation of vapors; remove person from contaminated atmosphere, monitor for continued breathing, send to medical facility for evaluation and urinary phenol test
* Swallowing of product; do not induce vomiting, get immediate professional help.
Answer.....immediately flush eyes with fresh water(page XV-5)
100% got this question right.
Question 3....Spills or leaks; In the event of a spill or leak, stop all cargo transfer, move upwind, inform everyone in the area and initiate action necessary to control the spill or leak and prevent downwind exposures. Notify Company QI. Follow procedures in Tank Vessel Response Plan. Other requirements are:
Answer .....No one should be area of spill until it is tested for benzene vapors. Appropriate PPE must be worn.(page XV-6)
100% got this question right. Question 4....Exposure Monitoring; USCG requires exposure monitoring on an annual basis. The Safety Department will keep records of the monitorings and will initiate appropriate follow up action in the event
Answer .....any of the monitorings indicate increased exposure to benzene by crewmembers (page XV-6)
98% got this question right.
Question 5....Medical Monitoring: Crewmembers that may have been exposed to benzene vapors must participate in annual benzene physicals.
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MMD. In November, he was told by the USCG that he was being given a priority status since his MMD was expiring.....that was over a month ago!
Manual. Benzene is a real danger that must be protected against through personal protective equipment, safe transfer practices and engineering controls. 
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