LIST IF STANDARD ISSUE PPE’S

1. HELMET/HARD HATS
The most important part of the human body is the head. It needs utmost protection which is
provided by a hard plastic helmet on the ship. A chin strap is also provided with the helmet
which keeps the helmet on place when there is a trip or fall.

2. GOGGLES/SAFETY GLASSES
Eyes are the most sensitive part of the human body and in daily operations on ship chances are
very high for having an eye injury. Protective glass or goggles are used for eye protection,
whereas welding goggles are used for welding operation which protects the eyes from high
intensity spark.

3. HEARING PLUGS OR EAR MUFFS

Engine room of the ship produces 110-120 db of sound which is very high for human ears. Even
few minutes of exposure can lead to head ache, irritation and sometimes partial or full hearing
loss. An ear muff or ear plug is used on board ship which dampens the noise to a bearable
decibel value.

4. DUST MASKS
Working on insulation surface, painting or carbon cleaning involves minor hazardous particles
which are harmful for human body if inhaled directly. To avoid this, face mask are provided
which acts as shield from hazardous particle.

5. HAND GLOVES
Different types of hand gloves are provided onboard ship. All these are used in operations
wherein it becomes imperative to protect one’s hands. Some of the gloves provided are heat
resistant gloves to work on hot surface, cotton gloves for normal operation, welding gloves,
chemical gloves etc.

6. SAFETY SHOES
Maximum of the internal space of the ship is utilized by cargo and machinery, which is made of
hard metal and which make it clumsy for crew to walk around. Safety shoes ensure that nothing
happens to the crew member’s feet while working or walking onboard.

7. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (COVERALLS)

Protective clothing is a coverall which protects the body of the crew member from hazardous
substance like hot oil, water, welding spark etc. It is popularly known as “dangri “ “coverall” or
“boiler suit”.
 LIST OF SPECIALIZED PPE’S

1. FIRE RESISTANT COVERALL

Flame-retardant coveralls are specially designed to self-extinguish, reducing the likelihood of it
catching fire when exposed to combustion and high temperatures.

2. IMPACT GLOVES
Impact resistant gloves are personal protective equipment designed to protect workers' hands
from work situations where impact hazards exist.

3. FACE SHIELD
A face shield, an item of personal protective equipment (PPE), aims to protect the wearer's
entire face (or part of it) from hazards such as flying objects.

4. N-95 RESPIRATORS
An N95 respirator is a respiratory protective device designed to achieve a very close facial fit and
very efficient filtration

5. SAFETY HARNESS/FALL ARRESTOR

To avoid a fall from heightened area, safety harness is used. Safety harness is donned by the
operator at one end and tied at a strong point on the other end.

6. LIFE JACKET
Apparatus that is worn over your upper body like a jacket or vest and that is designed to save
you from drowning by holding you up when you are in water.

All PPE’s have to meet these minimum requirements:

 Provide adequate protection against the particular hazards for which they are designed
 Be of safe design and construction for the work to be performed
 Be reasonably comfortable when worn under the designated conditions
 Fit snugly and not unduly interfere with the movements of the wearer
 Be durable
 Be capable of being disinfected
 Be easily cleanable
 Be distinctly marked to facilitate identification only of the manufacturer