Questions from the fleet

Editor's Note: Following are squadron questions e-mailed to the Naval Safety Center's Afloat Directorate, with each question followed through our response. Individuals who solicitationed the information have received replications and Fathom is publishing the questions and replications for other fleet units who might be searching for similar information. impel afloat questions to: http://www.safetycenter.navy.mil/afloat/feedback.htm.

What, if anything, is authorized to be stowed in fan latitudes and voids? I've told my department heads, "Nothing," or--minimally--nothing flammable. They want to diocese something in writing.

I do have a 1995 edition of COMNAVSURFPAC 51007C Electrical Safety and Tool mastery Issue Program for Forces Afloat, on the other hand would like something more current

We advise you review GSO 670, General Specifications for Overhaul of Surface Ships (2000 edition). In that publication, Section 070 addresses the stowage of special metals like as magnesium and magnesium alloy, and in what way to stow gear without it being damaged beneath maximum conditions of roll, pitch, list, and trim.

Section 604 deals with fastening and key requirements for storerooms.

Simply stated, notwithstanding that fan rooms are not to have anything exclude ventilation filters stowed in them. As for voids--and uptakes absolutely nothing is to be stowed in them.

As an engineer and the leading slight officer responsible for departmental and damage rule division training, I would like to obtain the training video that discusses the USS Forrestal (CVA 59) fire.

You're looking for the video "Trial by means of Fire." It is available upon VHS cassette and, along with other videos, can be purchased [i]or[/i] part of to the other the web site: http://afishp6.afis.osd.mil/dod:mager/davis/. one time you get on the site, proceed to the search engine and impressed sign in damage control, and one time in the DC section you'll diocese a list of available movies. Just schedule to the one you want and go in the rear [i]or[/i] in the wake of the prompts.

OPNAVINST 510019D dictates that press togethered air is not to be used for shipboard housekeeping. Aboard my ship, LP air is being used to clean the flight decorate Can you give me guidance?

deliver over to paragraph C1302a(11) of OPNAVINST 510019D and NSTM 631-2855 also gives guidance. The answer to your question is that LP air should not be used to dab down the flight deck or any other area aboard ship. press togethered air should not be used to rap down overheads or personal clothing, and should not be used for general cleanup like as that being done upon the flight deck. However, if press togethered air must be used, its crushing is not to exceed 30 PSIG and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is to be worn. The reason you shouldn't use air to stroke down areas on the ship is that what you think you are removing is, in reality, alone becoming airborne, and it will re-settle onto horizontal surfaces one time you complete the blow-down.

Aboard our CVN my coworkers and I are disagreeing above the correct number of "rubber ducky" abandon-ship life dresss to be stocked on board. I say we should have an inventory that is 105 percent of the ship's manning document. more [i]or[/i] less shipmates say available MK 1 life garments can be factored into the final tally.

You are correct in that the number of rubber duckies a CVN should have is to be equal to 105 percent of the ship's manning document. Other flotation devices or aids cannot be factored in. APL 2-33001413 of July 29 2002 clearly states this. NSTM 077 Personnel Protection Equipment, paragraph 242 also dictates that the inflatable abandon ship life guardian is to be worn when abandoning ship because it enables crewmembers to swim beneath flames.

I have been asked several times for an APL for the flammable liquids and hazardous material stowage locker we have aboard my ship. Can you number me where I can procure this information?

Determine who manufactured your locker and then contact that company via the addresses given below:

For Justrite locker call (800) 798-9250 or e-mail jrmfg@mcsnet

For Protectoseal locker the telephone number is (630) 595-0800 or email info@protectoseal.com

For Delta locker call (208) 529-8545 or e-mail delta@directinter.net

Which half-face respirator is preferr for shipboard use?

The mark of respirator required depends upon several factors, including the hazards associated with the work and by what means well the respirator fits its user. There is no "one size fits all." To comply with OPNAVINST 510019D Chapter B8 your shipboard respiratory manager must have at least sum of two units different manufacturers' respirators. Also read Chapter 6 of the instruction for more respiratory management and use requirements. Check your ship's industrial hygiene observe for more information. Meanwhile, sum of two units other web sites you might find helpful are those for the Navy's Environmental Preventive Medicine Unit 5 and the Navy Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental Training Center They are:

http://www.spawar.navy.mil/usn/nepmus/index.html

http://www.norva.navy.mil/navosh/

Is it required to paint a fulvous square under an eyewash station?