PPE Matrix for Chemical Cargo Operations

1. C/Off is to identify “Cargo Group” for the cargo to be carried on board from the “Cargo Specific Hazards and Identification of Cargo Groups” table provided in Section 17.3 of
Chemical Tanker Manual.
2. The cargo group level identified is then to be used to identify required Level of Protection (LoP) for various activities using the Table A provided below.
3. Table B provided below identifies the PPE required to be worn for each Level of Protection (LoP)
4. When more than one grade of cargo is carried on board than the PPE to be worn will be based on the particular cargo for which operations are going on. If multi-grade cargoes are being
handled simultaneously then the PPE to be worn will depend upon the cargo which is posing highest risk.
5. When on watch but not in a hazardous area or involved in an activity where a risk of exposure does not exist, all crewmembers should have as a minimum chemical gloves and chemical
goggles with them ready for immediate use.
6. This information is to be posted in public areas, main accommodation exits and in CCR.

STAGE 1 – Identify “Cargo Group” using the “Cargo Specific Hazards and Identification of Cargo Groups table provided in Section 17.3 of Chemical Tanker Manual

STAGE 2 – Use “Table A” provided below to identify required Level of Protection (LoP) for various activities for the relevant “Cargo Group”.

STAGE-3 – Use “Table B” provided below to identify the PPE required to be worn for each Level of Protection (LoP).

Table A

Group Activity Cargo Group A Group B Group C Group D Group E

Deck Watch & activities that are not High exposure risk LoP 4 LoP 4 LoP 4 LoP 4 LoP 4

Working In manifold area LoP 1 LoP 2 LoP 3 LoP 3 LoP 4

Sampling & Gauging LoP 1 LoP 2 LoP 3 LoP 3 LoP 4

Purging Cofferdams / Blowing through heating coils LoP 1 LoP 2 LoP 3 LoP 3 LoP 4

Line blowing/clearing/pigging LoP 1 LoP 2 LoP 3 LoP 3 LoP 4

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Tank Cleaning w/Portable Machines LoP 1 LoP 2 LoP 3 LoP 3 LoP 4

Tank Cleaning w/Fixed Machines LoP 3 LoP 3 LoP 4 LoP 4 LoP 4

Spill Response LoP 1 LoP 2 LoP 2 LoP 2 LoP 3

Opening Cargo Containment System LoP 1 LoP 2 LoP 2 LoP 3 LoP 4

Sweeping inside Cargo Tanks – Personal gas meters shall be used as detailed in section 8.10.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A LoP 3

Table B

PPE *
Safety Chemical Chemical Chemical Gas Tight
Coveralls Helmet Splash Suit* SCBA
Shoes Boots Gloves Goggles Suit**
PPE Level

LoP 1                  

LoP 2                  

LoP 3                  

LoP 4                  

Chemical Splash Suit – with attached hood; 1 piece, but cuffs and seems must provide positive closure
** Gas Tight Suit – with attached hood, boots and gloves Key:- At all times

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