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OISD
STD-184

SANDARD ON REPLACEMENT OF
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
AND LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES

Prepared by

COMMITTEE ON

SANDARD ON REPLACEMENT OF
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND
LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES

OIL INDUSTRY SAFETY DIRECTORATE

7TH FLOOR, NEW DELHI HOUSE
27, BARAKHAMBA ROAD
NEW DELHI - 110 001.
 NOTE

OISD (Oil Industry Safety Directorate) publications are prepared for

use in the Oil and Gas Industry under Ministry of Petroleum &
Natural Gas. These are the property of Ministry of Petroleum &
Natural Gas and shall not be reproduced or copied and loaned or
exhibited to others without written consent from OISD.

Though every effort has been made to assure the accuracy and
reliability of the data contained in these documents, OISD hereby
expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage
resulting from their use.

These documents are intended to supplement rather than replace the

prevailing statutory requirements.

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 FOREWORD

The Oil Industry in India is more than 100 years old. Because of
various collaboration agreements, a variety of international codes,
standards and practices have been in vogue. Standardisation in
design philosophies and operation and maintenance practices at a
national level was hardly in existence. This coupled with feed back
from some serious accidents that occurred in the recent past in India
and abroad, emphasised the need for the industry to review the
existing state- of- the-art in designing, operating and maintaining oil
and gas installations.

With this in view, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in 1986
constituted a Safety Council assisted by the Oil Industry Safety
Directorate (OISD) staffed from within the industry in formulating
and implementing a series of self regulatory measures aimed at
removing obsolescence, standardising and upgrading the existing
standards to ensure safe operations. Accordingly, OISD constituted a
number of functional committees of experts nominated from the
industry to draw up standards and guidelines on various subjects.

The present standard on “Guidelines for Replacement of Life Saving

and Personal Protective Safety Items (STD-184)” was prepared by the
functional committee based on industry experience and on various
national and international standards and codes of practice. It is meant
to serve as a users guide and is no way, a substitute for existing
standards and manufacturers recommendations.

It is hoped that the provision of this document, if implemented

objectively will go a long way in improving the safety standard of oil
and gas industry.
This document will be reviewed periodically for improvements based
on the new experiences and better understanding. Suggestions from
industry members may be addressed to : -

The Co-ordinator
OIL INDUSTRY SAFETY DIRECTORATE
7TH FLOOR, NEW DELHI HOUSE
27, BARAKHAMBA ROAD
NEW DELHI - 110 001.

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 COMMITTEE ON
" STANDARD ON REPLACEMENT OF
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND
LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES"

SN NAME ORGANISATION POSITION IN

COMMITTEE

1. Sh. A.B.Chakraborty ONGC Leader

2. “ Gulab Singh OISD Co-ordinator

3. “ R.G. Goyal ONGC Member

4. “ P.K. Nigam ONGC Member

5. “ C. Bose OIL Member

6. “ N.Gangopadhya ONGC Member

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 CONTENTS

Section Contents Page No.

1.0 Introduction 1

2.0 Scope 1

3.0 Definitions 1

4.0 Brief Specification and Replacement Norms(PPE) 3

5.0 Brief Specification and Replacement Norms(LSA) 9

6.0 References 20

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 qualitative features have been provided.
1.0 INTRODUCTION Similarly, the description and the
qualitative features of the life saving
The life saving appliances are the means appliances have also been covered to a
which are used during emergency, to large extent.
ensure emergency preparedness.
These appliances are the life boat,
survival craft and scrambling net etc. 2.0 SCOPE
Similarly the personal protective
equipment (PPE) are primarily required The scope of this standard covers the
for the personal protection and these are following areas:
the secondary means of protection, the
primary protection being the engineering a) The qualitative features of personal
controls. It is, therefore, necessary that protective equipment items
certain minimum standard regarding the b) The specification and replacement
specifications are maintained in order to norms of personal protective equipment
ensure quality and also to standardise its c) The personal protective equipment
replacement norms which is based on Rules
the normal usage pattern. d) The qualitative features of the life saving
appliances
It is noted that disparity exists amongst e) The specification and replacement
different organisations as regards the norms of life saving appliances
PPE specifications and also the PPE
replacement norms. The disparity 3.0 DEFINITIONS:
regarding the specifications and
replacement norms exists within the Brim - The rim surrounding the
same organisation also at different shell.
functional units. The same situation Chin strap - An adjustable strap that fits
exists for the life saving appliances as under the chin to secure the
well. Accordingly, a need was felt helmet on the head.
among the industry members for the Harness- The complete assembly
guidelines to be prepared regarding the (Helmet) by means of which the
specification and replacement norms of helmet is maintained in
life saving appliances and the personal position on the head which
protective equipment, due to the includes head band, cradle
following reasons: etc.
Headband - Part of harness surrounding
1. To ensure quality through standardised the head. The plane of lower
specifications margin of headband shall
2. To provide industry guidelines to correspond to reference line
facilitate procurement of quality items of the head form.
3. To suggest replacement period / norm Supporting straps which
4. To establish uniformity in the industry as form the cradle
regards the provisioning, issuance, Anti-con-
replacement of life saving and as well cussion tapes .
as PPE items. Cradle - The fixed or adjustable
assembly comprising of anti-
To facilitate provisioning, usage and the concussion tapes & nape
replacement, it is equally important to strap, where provided.
understand the qualitative features of the Nape Strap - An adjustable (with respect
life saving appliances and also the to the shell) strap that fits
personal protective equipment. behind the head to secure
Accordingly, to facilitate understand the the helmet & may be an
broad features of the personal integral part of the
protective equipment items, its headband.

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Neck Curtain - Additional part of the helmet greater than 63.5 mm but
to protect the neck. not exceeding 300 mm.
Peak - The extension of the shell Glove - A covering for the hand
above the eyes. having separate fingers &
Shell - The hard, smoothly finished thumb with cuff length not
material that provides the greater than 63.5mm.
general outer form of the Gun Pattern - A pattern of the four-fingers &
helmet. thumb design, having the
face of the thumb, the palm
Ventilation - Holes provided in the shell and first (index) & fourth
Holes to permit circulation of air (little) fingers made of one
Inside the helmet piece of material. The back
Filter - The device through which is of one piece up-to the cuff
the wearer of the equipment & includes the back of the
views the welding or cutting four fingers at least. The
operation & which provides fronts of the second and
protection to the eyes third fingers may be one
against glare, injurious piece each, attached to the
radiations, sparks or hot palm at the base of
particles of metal or a appropriate finger.
combination of these Hand Guards - A piece of protective
hazards. material of various designs
Filter– Cover- A transparent cover to used to protect the hand.
protect the surface of the Mitt - A covering for hand with
filter. separate thumb & a
Goggles - A device worn over the eyes common covering for the
& held in place by a fingers.
headband used for Clute-Pattern - Gloves of the four fingers
protecting the eyes & eye and thumb design having a
sockets from flying particles one piece palm including the
& injurious radiations. front of all four fingers and
Hand Shield - A device held in the hand the back of the index finger
and designed to give also. The seam on the back
protection during welding & of the hand may be an
cutting to the eyes, ears, outseam or an inseam.
face, neck & part of the top Montpelier - The Montpelier pattern
of the head of the user. Pattern shall be of the four fingers
Helmet - A device supported on the and thumb design having
head and designed to give the front and all four fingers
protection during welding of one piece and the back
and cutting to the eyes, of the gloves and gauntlet
ears, face, neck and part of and back of all four fingers
the top of the head of the of one piece. There shall be
user. one piece fourchettes
Cuff - Extension of the glove, between the first & second,
gauntlet or mitt which covers second & third and third &
the wrist or arm. fourth fingers.
Full-arm - A covering for the hand One Finger
Gauntlets having separate fingers & Mitt A covering for the hand
thumb with cuff length having a separate thumb
greater than 300 mm but not and index finger and a
exceeding 400 mm. common covering for the
Gauntlet - A covering for the hand remaining fingers.
having separate fingers &
thumb with cuff length

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Reinforcement -An extra thickness of structures or jobs such as
material attached to port- window cleaning & chimney
ions of the gloves to meet a cleaning and includes all
particular requirement. components & fittings
Bib Type - Apron covering chest, waist required for its use.
& legs down to the knees or Safety Harness-The assembly which
sometimes to ankles. consists of the waist belt
Waist Type - Apron covering waist and together with shoulder
Apron legs down to the knees and straps.
below. Life Line - The line which provides
Suit - Covering from head to foot, linear communication
for complete protection and between the user & rescue
normally used with party at the remote distance
respiratory provision. by tension or other means,
Hood - Protects wearer’s head, particularly in enclosed
face, neck and shoulders. space.
Thermal Flux - It is the rate of the transfer of
heat per unit area per unit
time.
4.0 PERSONALPROTECTIVE
Thermal - It is an inverse measure of EQUIPMENT:
Resistance the capability of the clothing
to transmit heat. 4.1 GENERAL INFORMATION;
Thermal - A number equal to the time
Protective in seconds before the temp 4.1.1 Torso and body protection
Index (Flame) erature of the back surface Proper clothing should be provided to all
of the protective clothing personnel working at operational sites. Only
assembly rises by 25 degree cotton overall (dangri) should be worn by the
C when exposed to standard personnel working in the fields. Wind
heat source burning hexane. cheaters and rains coats should also be
Thermal - A number equal to the time used in extreme weather conditions.
Protective in seconds before the temp-
Index erature of the back surface 4.1.2 Eye and Face Protection
(Radiation) of protective clothing
assembly rises by 25 degree Eye and face protection should be provided
C when exposed to standard in hazardous environment where there is a
radiation source consisting reasonable probability that related injuries
of radiant panel can be prevented or reduced by the use of
Reflectivity - When radiation falls on the such equipment. Suitable eye protection
material, part of it may be should be used where machines or
absorbed, part transmitted operations present danger from flying
and the rest reflected. The objects, flash lights & glares and hazardous
reflectivity is the ratio of the liquids injurious radiation or a combination of
radiation reflected to the total these hazards.
incident radiations.
Clothing - Clothing Assembly means Protectors should meet the following
Assembly composite material made minimum requirements:
from layers of similar or
different materials, including 1. It should provide adequate protection
lining which is used for against the particular hazard for which
making a single garment. they are being used.
Safety Belt - The equipment which 2. It should be reasonably comfortable
provides protection & safety when worn under the designated
in situations like working at conditions.
higher elevation,
maintenance of buildings,

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3. It should fit snugly and should not unduly or electrical shocks. Cotton, leather,
interfere with the movement of the asbestos or rubber gloves; gauntlets; heat
wearer. resistant gloves; hally-gloves; chain mail
4. It should be durable. gloves (full or partial) and barrier creams are
5. It should be capable of being disinfected typical hand protection devices.
and cleaned (unless they are
disposable.) 4.1.6 Hearing Conservation

Goggles, Face masks, Face shields, Side A hearing conservation system including
shields, Safety glasses, Welder’s lens etc. PPE, noise monitoring, periodic audiometric
are used for protection of the eyes. These testing and employee education shall be
are required for welding, grinding, gas cutting initiated wherever the noise exposures equal
and while handling corrosive chemicals. or exceed an 8-hour time weighted average
of 85 dBA. Ear plugs, ear muffs, Swedish
Personnel using these eye protectors should wool, disposable plugs etc. are used for
undergo examination for visual acuity and hearing protection. The hearing protectors
depth perception. should be current type for noise exposure
and of proper fit.
4.1.3 Head Protection
Employees required to wear hearing
Head protection should be used where there protection should receive training in
is a danger form impact or penetration from 1. The effect of noise on hearing
falling or flying objects or from limited electric 2. The purpose of hearing protectors, the
shock or burn. The head protectors should advantages and disadvantages of
be of comfortable and proper fit. various types of protectors and
instructions for selection, fitting, use and
Helmets, Hard hats, Safety hats (full brim, care of protectors.
brimless, limited voltage protection, no 3. The purpose of audiometric testing and
voltage protection) etc. are used for head an explanation of test procedures.
protection. Thin-shelled plastic “bump caps”
should not be used as a substitute for 4.1.7 Respiratory Protection
approved head protection.
Air purifying respirators, Chemical cartridge
4.1.4 Foot Protection respirators, Air supplied respirators,
Combination respirators, Self contained
Foot protection should be provided where breathing apparatus (SCBA). Escape
there is a potential for foot, toe or instep masks, Canisters etc. are used for protection
injuries from external forces. Safety shoes, in irrespirable and toxic atmospheres. These
Gum boots etc. are used for foot protection. are required particularly in those areas
A toe box, cup or instep protector may be which present limited breathable
incorporated as an internal part of footwear environment, where the possibility of an
during construction or a variety of suitable oxygen deficient environment exists or where
approved foot guards to cover or attach to there is air contamination. These protectors
standard work shoes may be utilised. have significant fitting requirements based
Additionally, the footwear should have a sole on the facial bone structure of the user and
on insole that will protect against penetration. for spectacled as well as bearded users.

4.1.5 Hand Protection The use of breathing apparatus shall be

demonstrated in the group safety meetings,
Hard protection should be used where there such demonstrations will cover
is danger of cuts such as handling knives or
slicing equipment, or danger from handling · Respiratory hazards and availability of
corrosive materials, such as cleaning breathing apparatus at various locations.
chemicals or solvents, acids, alkalis, scale · Controls being used for respirators.
inhibitors, bactericides. These should also · Reasons for selecting particular type of
be used where there is risk from hot surfaces respirator.

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· Functions, capabilities and limitations of Specialised PPE like breathing
respirators. apparatus will be maintained by the In-
· Methods of donning respirators. charge maintenance / Safety Officer.
These will be brought on to the PMS.
4.1.8 Fall Protection
4.3 PPE Rules
Personnel should wear fall protection
devices, when working six feet or more The following personal protective equipment
above deck unless adequate protection must be owned by all personnel:
against falling is provided. Safety belts,
harnesses, work vests, life jackets etc. are 1. Cotton overall / dangri : Cotton overalls /
required while working on heights and / or dangries are must in all operating areas
over sea. of complex.
2. Safety helmets : Safety helmets are
It should be ensured that the devices fit compulsory in all open areas.
properly. Before using any of these devices, 3. Safety shoes : Safety shoes are
they should be inspected for excessive wear compulsory in all open areas and switch
or damage that could cause failure. The gear rooms.
worn or damaged devices should be 4. Hand gloves : Cotton hand gloves must
destroyed or discarded. be used for material handling, wire ropes
and slings. Special gloves must be used
4.1.9 Selection, use and maintenance while welding, electrical jobs and
handling chemicals.
For selection ,use and maintenance of PPE 5. Safety goggles : Safety goggles must be
OISD standard STD-155 may be referred used compulsorily while handling
corrosive chemicals, welding, gas
cutting, grinding, drilling and other
4.2 Maintenance machine shop operations.
6. Ear muffs / plugs : These must always
It is the responsibility of the individual to be used where noise level is high (85
whom PPE is issued to maintain the dB)
PPE in good conditions. It is the 7. Life jackets / Work vests : Life jackets /
responsibility of the concerned in- Work vests must be used while working
charges to provide adequate facilities for over water, at spider deck and during
proper storage and cleaning of PPE to passenger transfer by crane.
all their subordinates. Proper PPE 8. Safety belts / harness : Safety belts /
maintenance procedures must also be harness must be used while working
explained to each individual at the time over heights.
of issuance of the PPE. 9. Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
(SCBA) : SCBA must be used for vessel
The PPE which are issued not to each entry and for performing repair jobs in
individual but to the section, should be areas where air may be contaminated
maintained by Sectional In-charges. with smoke or toxic gases.

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 4.4 SPECIFICATION AND REPLACEMENT NORMS:

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION

AND REPLACEMENT NORMS

Sl. Item Standard Salient features Quantity and Purpose Remarks

No. Inspection/ Replacement Norms
Testing
1. Safety IS5852-77 Ankle high safety shoe with 2 Pairs/yr. For all offshore Foot Safety
Shoe For steel toe injection moulded PVC / personnel and onland Protection Shoes of
nitrile rubber sole, collar drilling crew. reputed
IS 10667-83 cushion, fully leather lined 1 pair/year for other companies
Guide for with steel toe cap as per technical / operational shall be
selection BIS. Shoe sole to be anti personnel accepted .
skid and provide adequate
insulation. No nails be used
on sole.
2. Hunting Rubber sole Safety rubber canvas boot, 2 pairs/ yr. For geology / Foot No other
Shoe / and heel as ankle high (without steel toe geophysical / civil survey / Protection shoe is
Jungle per IS 3976 – cap) rubber sole and rubber C&M field party required to
Boot 75 at the toe end be issued.
3. Gum IS3738-75 Molded foot wear made up 1 pair/3 yr. Protect feet
Boot of PVC and cotton fabric /leg during
with steel toe cap rain or slushy
area
4. Safety IS2925-84 Made of high density 1 No. / 3 yrs. Protection of
helmet polyethelene thermoelastic head from
with radium (for offshore). impact and
Should have head harness penetration
and chin strapped for fixing For use
Polyester fiber reinforced at
polycarbonate /polyester
fiber glass material shall operatio
also be cosidered. nal site
only.

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Sl. Item Standard Salient features Quantity and Purpose Remarks
No. Inspection/ Replacement Norms
Testing
5. Hand
Golves
a) Cotton Should be PVC dotted for grip As & when required Protection
of fingers
b) Leather Length 30 cm required. As & when required
Industrial IS6994(PT
(crome) 1)-73

c) Rubber
(Elect) IS 4770-68 Suitable for 5 KV to 33 KV 1 pair/yr. or as required

d) Leather
(weld) IS6994-73 1 pair/yr. or as required For hot work

e) PVC/ As required
Rubber
(Chemical
s)
As required
f) Gauntlets
(Crome
-Leather,
polyvinyl
chloride,
Rubber,
Cotton)

6. Overall / IS8519-77 One piece apparel of cotton 3 Nos/yr. Offshore Body

dangri material. Colour orange for personnel / protection
offshore 2 Nos/year for onland field
going personnel
7. Immer- On offshore installation, Protection of To be kept
sion one suit each for 20 person from as standby
Suit persons , Replacement 5 low water
yrs. or as per temp.
manufacturer’s
recommendation
whichever is earlier
8. Leather IS6153-71 Full skirt type Need based Body
Apron protection
(Welder) during
welding

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Sl. Item Standard Salient features Quantity and Purpose Remarks
No. Inspection/ Replacement Norms
Testing
9. APRON IS4501-81 Acid & alkali resistant Need based. Body
(PVC, protection
Rubber, during
Lead chemical
plastic, handling
Lead
leather)

10. Fireman Chapter 2 of Kit consists of Fireman axe, Minimum-4 Nos for For fire To be kept
suit/ SOLAS-74 as crowbar, grab hook, quick (offshore installation) and fighting jobs as standby
Outfit amended till release knife, bolt cropper, need based replacement. /body
1999 sludge hammer, heavy duty For onshore, to be kept at protection
hacksaw, fire protective fire station. Replacement
clothing, hand safety lamp need based.
and cabinet.

11. Raincoat / 1 No./3 yrs. Body Light

rainsuit protection weight of
with cap from rain reputed
brand .
12. Woolen 100% pure wool for jersy / 1 No/3 yrs. Body
jersy / Polyurethane jacket with protection in
jacket inside cotswool lining. winter
13. Safety
goggles

a) Grinding IS7524 Impact resistant & thermally As & when required eye
toughened glass, suitable to protection
be worn over normal
spectacles.
b) Gas IS1179-67 Thermally resistant & - do - eye
cutting protection from radiation protection

c) IS1176-76 Thermally resistant & - do – eye & face

Welding protection from radiation protection
screen
d) IS5983-80 Suitable for chemicals
Chemical handling -do – eye
handling protection

e) Approved mask shall be -do- eye & face

Dust provided. protection

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Sl. Item Standard Salient features Quantity and Purpose Remarks
No. Inspection/ Replacement Norms
Testing
14. Ear muff IS6229-80 Noise protection should be 1 No/yr./per person at Ear protection
with head made of high impact designated place
band polypropylene for rugged
use. No metal parts to be
used. Should attenuate
sound level by 30 to 30 db.

15. Ear plug IS9167-79 Moisture & heat resistant. Ear protection.
Should be made of soft
pliable, non allergic rubber
should reduce sound level
by minimum 17 db.
16. Gas mask IS8318-77 20 nos on each offshore Nose/face For offshore only
installation to be replaced protection
before expiry date.
17. Escape IS8318-77 1 No/per person / 5 yrs or Eyes, head For offshore only
mask as per manufacturer’s &
recommendation respiratory
tract
18. Safety Should be of replaceable As & when required . Nose/face For
mask cartridge type. protection chemical
chemical hazard only
19 Safety Hand held approved type Min. 5 Nos. for offshore Suitable for
torch Leak proof installation and hazardous
Standard dry cell. Min. 3 Nos. for onshore /Hydrocarb
installation. on
Replacement on need Atmospher
basis e

20 Fireman SOLAS Regn17 Chapter One set for each fireman Self protection
personal 11-2
kit

5.0 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES: accommodate twice the number of persons on

board. It should be inspected yearly by
5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION surveyor.
During evacuation drill it should be ensured
5.1.1 LIFE BOAT that boat should not be lowered with more
than four person on board. During
Self propelled, totally enclosed survival craft, maintenance it shall be hanged on
capable of sailing through fire & smoke , to be maintenance slings. Pyro-tech item shall never
equipped with food, water, pyro techniques be operated inside the boat.
and communication system etc as per solas
regulation 1974 ammended to latest addition.
Minimum. two per installation. Lifeboat shall

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5.1.2 LIFE RAFT recommendation, latest IMO Resolution
approved by MMD / DOT with maximum shelf
The life raft should inflate completely as a life of life rafts incorporating a single gas
canopy when dropped in the sea in cylinder for quick inflation with serial number
emergency. The persons on board can embossed. The rafts shall inflate completely
evacuate the platform through life raft. within the prescribed limits.
The Neck Valves and Operating Heads should
a) The raft is having twinned Buoyancy be as per Solas and have MMD / DOT
Chamber. Each chamber is capable of approval besides each unit to be individually
supporting the person’s up to certified certified for 10 years life.
capacity of raft i.e. 6 and 20 persons First Aid Kit and Pyrotechnics provided along
respectively. with the rafts will no case be 3 months older
b) The Buoyancy chamber and the floor at the time of delivery of raft (First Aid Kits are
fabric should be of high quality rubber of their Principals Own Manufacturer and the
coated fabric certified by government Pyrotechnics are directly imported by them).
recognized Test House. Thermal protective Aid provided in the raft will
c) Outer Canopy is made from highest be “ASOTHERM” make or another reputed
quality coated fabrics of fluorescent make.
orange colour having excellent air Serial number of the raft will be displayed over
retention properties and good weather the container in waterproof ink on a plate at 2
resistance. places. Company name to be written with
d) Integral boarding ramp and ladder is waterproof ink over canopy in 3” prominent
incorporated to facilitate rapid entry into letter should be provided.
the life raft as per Solas specification in Each raft shall be certified by MMD and the
force. original copy of the certificate to be provided at
e) All other important features like water the time of inspection.
pockets, rainwater catchment system, Normally a good quality life raft has the
observation port with marker light retro- following special features :
reflective tape shall be provided as per
Solas recommendation. MMD approved SPECIAL FEATURES:
Radar reflector with patch shall be
provided. 1. Have “THANNER” World Famous valves
f) All other accessories to be provided as with serial number embossed on them
per latest international convention to the 2. and having individual certificate for 10
SOLAS amendments in force for ‘B’ part years service life.
raft. 3. Life rafts light should be with lithium
g) The raft with all accessories will be batteries having self life of 5 years.
supplied in rigid / FRP / GRP container 4. Life rafts can be serviced in India
having Nylon Securing Bell and quick (important cities) by their Principals
release house slip. Both items are Servicing Stations as well as at Major
manufactured under warranty by their Ports.
principal. 5. Raft should be provided with Retro
h) The raft along with container will be drop effective Tape which is DOT / MMD
tested and certified for minimum 25-30 approved.
meters drop. Certificate will be provided 6. Life rafts should have 12 years guarantee
at the time of inspection. / warranty certificate and also to be
i) Each raft will be filled with certified provided with one set of catalogue and
painter line of 50 meters length. literature along with the material for ease
j) Rafts are required to be manufactured of identification and usage.
as per SOLAS recommendation and the
International Standards, and should give
10 years guarantee against all
manufacturing defects.

Rafts shall be equipped with “B” type full

emergency pack as per SOLAS

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5.1.3 SCRAMBLE NET c) The ends of aluminium rods should
pass through the Nylon rope and
1. Material : Nylon rope as per IS 4572 – should be guided by two aluminium
1982. collars which are fixed with circlips
and pins.
2. A) Size of Net : Rope size : 18.0 mm Net d) The details of collar steps etc. are
size : 3.7 M (width) X 20 M (long) shown in the steps details of drawing.
Mesh size : 250 mm FRP core size : e) One end of the ladder should have
50 mm OD & 40 mm ID & Length as rope of length 6 ft. and other end
per drawing. should have rope spliced in loop.
Float size – 190 mm X 150 mm X 55 f) Total length of ladder should be 70 ft.
mm hole . (Excluding the rope of 6 ft. for tying on
B) D-shackle : Alloy steel (grade – 4140 the deck)
conforming to IS 6132) .D = 16 mm d g) Steps should be at every one foot
= 14 mm S = 49 mm W = 22 mm (min. 65 steps to be provided)
Screw in with eye SWL = 2 ton h) Steps should be as per the drawing.
C) Hooks : Spring loaded iron hook. Hot
galvanized with lock arrangement.
5.1.5. JUMPING ROPE
3. Construction :
a) Plastic covered FRP core at 4 m. with Material
minimum three float. Floats should Jumping ropes are to be made of Nylon
not come in same mesh in subsequent material confirming to IS – 4572 of 1982.
core. No float required in last two Size
cores. a) Rope :
b) Total 3 hooks having spring loaded i) Circumference of the rope = 75 mm
lock arrangements with D – shackle (approx) Diameter of the rope = 24 mm
will be provided. (approx)
ii) Length of Jumping Rope to be around
4. Cover : Suitable tarpaulin cover to be 19.0 meters with knots. One end of the
provided to cover ¾ th the net when in rope should be spliced and fixed with 50
rolled condition for safety from rain & sun. mm dia M. S. Galvanized Eye and Dee
Suitable fixing arrangement to be shackles (as per Drawing). Other end
provided. should have minimum ten knots in interval
of 300 mm. Rope should have 03
5. Marking : The following information shall strands.
be printed or tagged on top of the
scramble net. b) Dee Shackle :
a) Manufacturer’s Name. Having IS – 6132, Grade – 6140 Eye size
b) Size, length & width. : 50 m dia of M. S. Galvanized body – 24
c) Year of manufacture. mm and 28 mm dia pin. jaw inside
width(W)–40 mm inside length(V)–88 mm

5.1.4. ESCAPE ROPE LADDER 5.1.6. PERSONNEL LIFTING NET

1. Description : 1. The personnel lifting net should be able to

carry persons along with their baggage
a) The rope of the ladder made of ¾” dia and shall be certified for Maximum Test
Nylon rope as per IS 4572-1982. Load for 12500 LBS & Safe Working Load
b) All the aluminium rods for steps for 5600 LBS by any recognized certifying
should be as per IS 733 of 1966 or agency like ABS/LLOYDS/DNV etc.
latest and having a spiral scarration at
½” distance, 1.0 mm deep, to make it The overall length of the Net should be 33
non skid. ft.

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 should have enough buoyancy to float
2. The lifting net should contain the 5 (five) men. T ce between top
followings :- padded ring to bottom padded ring is 9
a) Top Lifting Ring : ft approx. Bottom of the net must be
Forged steel ring, weldless 7/8” dia have 05 rubber chaf pads.
with 5 ½” ID and 7 ¼” OD approx.
g) Cross Netting Line :
b) Stabilizer Unit : For each group of 5 nos. of netting
This unit should be covered with lines, a total of 8 nos. of cross netting
Canvas bags and must be protected lines of ¾” dia propylene ropes at a
for sea weather condition. The regular interval will be provided. This
stabilizer should have elastic and line should be tested not less than
resilient properties to ensure proper 9950 lbs. Test each and should be
performance in rough seas. One treated for UV resistant.
safety load line of ½” dia conforming
to API standard 9A is to be connected h) Entrance:
across the stabilizer material with Total 04 (four) entrances to the
hand spliced eyes at both ends to persons should be provided.
work as main load line. This rope
should be corrosion resistant. This
unit should also be provided with 5.1.7 LIFE BUOY
another safety load line of steel wire
rope of size 5/8” dia conforming to API 1. Material :
standard 9A which will take care of
the unit in case of failure of main load Poly-urethane foam filled life buoy having
line. This wire also is corrosion outer skin of tough durable polythene.
resistant. The length of stabilizer unit
is approx 22 ft. 2. Feature :
A. The life buoys should meet SOLAS – 1983
c) Bottom Lifting Ring : regulations with latest amendments.
Forged steel ring weldless 7/8” dia B. Grab line should not be less than 9.5 mm
having approx. 4” ID X 5 ½” OD. in dia and not less than 4 times the
outside dia of the body of the buoy in
d) Netting Line : length. The grab line shall be secured at
It consists of ¾” dia polypropylene four equi-distant points around the
ropes which should be tested not less circumference of the buoy to form four
than 9950 lbs. test each and should equal loops. The life buoy should have
be treated for UV resistant. provision for replacement of grab line if
required.
e) Top Padded Ring : C. It should be orange in colour.
Ring overall dimension with padding is D. The life buoy should not sustain burning or
30”. It consists of heavy duty anti- continue melting after being totally
corrosive alloy pipe ring impregnated enveloped in a fire for a period of 2
in synthetic, shock absorbing, flotation seconds.
padding material. This flotation E. Each life buoy shall be provided with 50
material should be having no effect on mtrs. of life line of 8 mm dia polypropylene
sea weather condition. The distance rope / (orange in colour)
between bottom lifting ring to top F. 3 m. retro reflective tape as per latest
padded ring is approx 2 ft. SOLAS regulation to be provided.

f) Bottom padded Ring : 3. Dimension & Weight :

Overall dimensions with padding is 72” The life buoy should have an outer
dia. It consists of 2 nos. heavy duty diameter of not more than 800 mm and an
anti-corrosive alloy pipe ring inner diameter of not less than 400 mm.
impregnated in synthetic shock The weight of the life buoy should not be
absorb, flotation padding material. It less than 2.5. kg. It should have a

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 minimum buoyancy of 14.5 kg. & should b) Jacket should have buoyancy of
be able to support two average weight 16 kg. plus and should not reduce
persons in fresh water. by more than 5% if submerged in
fresh water for 24 hours.
4. Approval : c) Bottom of life jacket foam should
Life buoy must be approved by MMD or be wedge / tapered.
Dept. of Transport Marine Division, UK or d) Life jacket shall be capable of
such similar certifying agencies. being warm inside-out or is clearly
capable of being warm in only one
5. Drop test : way and as far as possible cannot
It should be constructed to withstand a be donned incorrectly.
drop into the water from the height of 30 e) Life jacket should allow to wearer
meters or more and certificate to be to jump from a height of atleast
provided with the bid. 4.5 m into the water without injury
and without dislodging or
5.1.8 LIFE BUOY LIGHT damaging the life jacket.

1. Life buoy light should be sea water 3. Performance

activated with lithium battery conforming to a) Life jacket should be able to lift the
latest international requirements of mouth of an exhausted and
SOLAS/DOT/MMD. unconscious wearer not less than 120
2. Light output – 2 candles in all directions at mm clear of water with the body and
a rate of not less than 50 flashes per places the head inclined backward at
minute and source of energy should be an angle of not less than 20 degree
capable for providing this light for a and not more than 50 degree from the
minimum period of two hrs. vertical position.
3. Lamp – 3v, 3w. b) It turns the body of an unconscious
4. The light should have buoyancy chamber person in the water from any position
with lamp units and a lithium battery. The to one where the mouth is clear of the
unit should have long time shelf life (more water in not more than 5 seconds.
than 3 years) and should withstand wide
range of temperature and humidity 4. Other accessories
conditions. a) Life jacket should be fitted with whistle
5. The unit should be provided with mounting formally secured by a cord.
brackets and provisions for attaching with b) Life jacket light to be fixed on one side to
life buoy by a rope. make both side front.
6. Dimension – 184 mm X 76 mm (approx) c) Life jacket lights should have following
7. Weight – 310 – 350 gms. specifications :
8. Lights should be capable of withstanding I. It should have a luminous intensity of
the drop test as required by Solas not less than 0.75 Cd for a period of
regulation. atleast 08 (Eight) hours.
II. It should have a luminous cell having
a shelf life of about five years. At the
5.1. 9 LIFE JACKET time of delivery, the manufacturing
date of the light should not be more
1. Material : than 03 (three) months old.
Polyfoam Life Jacket made from foam III. Each light unit should have an
blocks and should be packed in suitable automatic electronic water activation
nylon fabric of orange colour. system and should be capable to work
between –1 deg.C to + 30 deg. C.
2. Features: IV. Each unit should have detachable light
a) Jacket should be approved. by bulb to be fixed with crocodile clip.
MMD/DOT/US Coast Guard or V. On each light, the expiry date of the
any authorized certifying agency battery should be clearly mentioned.
and suitable for person over 100
kg. in weight.

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 VI. Warranty certificate of the shelf life of 5.1.11 EYE / FACE WASH FOUNTAINS
the battery and complete unit to be
submitted at the time of inspection. 1. Combination of push plate operated Eye /
Face wash fountain and pull rod operated
d) Six reflectors DOT/MMD/US coast guard Drench shower.
or any authorized certifying agency
approved should be provided on each side 2. The material of construction of the entire
as per latest SOLAS regulations. unit should be of stainless steel (SS 304).
e) Polyester yarn No. 12/2 wrap-way 68
white colour, with 25 mm should be used 3. The unit should contain twin cushion –
for webbing’s stainless steel / PVC flow atomizers with pop off covers and
webbing ring, should be used. automatic flow compensators.

5.1.10 SAFETY BELT 4. Both the eye / face wash fountain and
shower should operate independently.
Type :
General purpose (GP) Harness safety belt 5. The unit should have appropriate sizes of
as per IS 3521-1983 type – 2. valves for supply, drain etc. and should
Material / Dimensions / Construction: be tested and certified (by BIS) as per IS :
10592 – 1982. Documentary evidence for
a) All belts and harness should be made the same should be submitted along with
form Nylon or other synthetic material the offer.
such as polyester. The material should
have a uniform thickness and uniform 5.1.12 WORKVEST
width. This material shall not break under
a minimum tensile load of 2000 kg. 1. All floatation material should be coated
with VINYL which is tough fire resistant,
b) Safety belts should be having two cross self extinguishing and highly abrasion
adjustable shoulder straps and waist strap resistant and can be easily cleaned. At
of minimum width and thickness should be the same time it should be unaffected by
44 mm and 3 mm respectively fitted with oil, grease or basic chemicals.
3 buckles with galvanized and PVC
coated to avoid sparks. A ‘D’ ring should 2. Adjustable 1 ¼” black nylon web strobes
be provided on the back to which the securely sewn with nylon thread, which is
safety line is attached. Nylon webbing to rot and mildew proof.
be used should be approx 5.0 m.
3. Heavy duty manganese bronze hardware,
c) The material of life line will be strictly corrosion resistant.
Nylon rope conforming to IS – 4572 of
1982 (proof to be submitted). Life line 4. All straps should be moulded inside of
should be attached with the belt by hand floatation material.
splicing covered with the leather. Length
will be 3 mtrs. and it should not break 5. The design of work vest should be such
under minimum tensile load of 2000 kg. that a man can be lifted comfortably from
The dia is 12 mm(min). water simply by attaching hook on line
either shoulder strap and with no distortion
d) It should be constructed as per IS –3521- to the floatation material.
1983 type – 2.
Marking : 6. The item should be approved by MMD /
Each safety belt to be marked in US Coast Guard.
convenient place so that it can be easily
find out the following ; 7. Buoyancy and stability of the work vest
should be sufficient to hold body of
i) Name of manufacturer. persons having normal weight (normal
ii) Year of manufacture. weight 75 kg.) in calm fresh water.
iii) Type of belt.

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8. Design of work vest should be such that it mm eye outside dia = 56 mm as
is easy to wear and comfortable for use per IS 6132 (part II) – 1972.
while at work. Material :Alloy steel Hot dip
galvanized.
9. Sea water absorption by the work vest
should not be more than 5% by weight 3. Safe working load : 5.0 Tones.
over a period of 24 hrs. in water.
4. Finish : Hot dip Galvanized .
10. It should be fitted with Retro-Reflective 5. Construction :
tape as per latest SOLAS regulations & Chains are to be made with alloy steel (hot
IMO regulations. dip galvanized links). As per IS 6217-
1982. Both ends of the chain connected
5.1.13 LIFE LINE FOR LIFE BUOY with a intermediate link 16 mm as per IS
2760-1984 & a master link of 25 mm as
1. Material : Polypropelene per IS 2760-1984. One ‘D’ shackle of 24
2. Color : Orange mm as per IS 6132 (part – II) – 1972 is to
3. Diameter : 8 mm be connected in one end. Detail drawing
4. Length : 50 m is shown in Annexure – ‘A’.
5. Breaking strength : More than 5 kN
6. It should fulfil SOLAS guidelines & its 6. Effective length of chain:8.0 meter (0.5%+)
subsequent amendments
5.1.15 SAFETY TORCH
5.1.14. JUMPING ROPE TIE-UP CHAIN
1. Safety torch will be suitable for use in
1. Material : hazardous area where Hydrocarbon gases
are present.
It shall be of an alloy steel & shall contain
at least one of the following alloying 2. It will be suitable for Marine Environment.
elements or their equivalent
a) Nickel 3. It will be explosion proof and intrinsically
b) Chromium safe.
c) Molybdenum.
It should be made as per IS – 6217-1982 4. Safety torches will be used with 3 nos.
and should be marked and stamped with leak proof standard dry cell.
ISI mark.

2. Size of 5. Its body will be made from non-metallic,

i) Chain Link : Non abrasive and impact resistant.
14mm nominal size x 50 mm It should have approval from
(approx) Internal length x 47 mm DOT/MMD/DOMS/DGMS/CMRS-
outside (apron widths per IS 6217- DHANBAD/ASTMF-1014-86 TYPE-III
1982). standard. (Approval certificate to be
ii) Intermediate Link : provided at the time of inspection).
16 mm nominal size x 70 mm
(approx) Internal length & 72 mm 6. Each torch to be packed in the card board
(approx). Out side width, as per IS packing and after that these are to be
2760 – 1984. packed in wooden / card board box for
iii) Master Link : delivery.
25 mm nominal size x 135 mm
(approx ) Internal length x 125 mm 5.1.16 LIFE JACKET LIGHT
(approx). Out side width, as per IS
2760 – 1984. 1. Each life jacket light should have a
iv)D-shackle : luminous intensity of not less than 0.75
Screw Pin type inside width = 40 cd.(Candles)
mm inside length = 88 mm body
material dia = 24 mm pin dia = 28

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 2. Each light should have a source of energy 6. One ring to be provided with a chord
capable of providing a luminous intensity attached to the unit for actuation.
of 0.75 cd for a period of atleast 8 hrs.
7. On each light, the expiry date of the
3. Each light should have lithium cell having battery should be clearly mentioned.
a shelf life of about 5 years.
8. Warranty certificates of the shelf life of the
4. Each light unit should have an automatic battery and complete unit to be submitted
electronic water activation system and at the time of inspection.
should be capable to work between – 1
Deg. C to + 30 Deg. C.

5. Each unit should have detachable light

bulb to be fixed with crocodile clip.

5.2 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (SPECIFICATIONS & NORMS)

Sl. Item Std./ Salient Qty /frequency Purpose Remarks

No. Insp./ features
Testing
1 Life Boat Regn. Self propelled, Minimum. 2 per Evacuation
. 41, totally enclosed installation. To in
44,45,46 survival craft, accommodate twice emergency
Section capable of sailing the no. of persons
IV, through fire & on board. Yearly
Chapter smoke in the area, inspection by
III, Solas to be equipped with surveyor.
74 food, water, pyro
amended techniques and
till 1999. communication
system etc as per
2 Life raft Regn. 38, Buoyancy To accommodate Evacuation
. 39,40 of chamber & floor all persons on in
Section.. fabric must be of board. Yearly emergency.
IV Chap quality rubber servicing required
III, Solas coated fabrics duly and certification
74 certified by MMD.
amended regulations. Replacement every
till 1999 Inflated in 10 yrs or when
emergency using unserviceable
painter line after
dropping in sea.
3 Scramble Nylon Net made of nylon Replacement in 3 Escape in Preferably
. net rope as rope and fixed yrs. emergency should be
per with deck support treated from
IS4572- facing sea. UV rays.
1982

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Sl. Item Std./ Salient Qty /frequency Purpose Remarks
No. Insp./ features
Testing
4 Escape Nylon Made of nylon Replacement in 3 Escape in
. rope ladder rope as rope,of3/4”dia to yrs. emergency
per be used as ladder
IS4572- as means to
1982 evacuate the
platforms to board
the life raft/OSV.
5 Jumping Nylon To enable jumping Transfer
. rope rope from platform’s from one
material boat landing deck place to
as per IS to OSV / boat and another.
4572 - 82 vice versa.
6 Personnel Third For transfer of Replacement Transfer of Basket to be
. lifting party personnel from every 2 yrs. & personnel kept under shed
basket inspectio platform deck to inspection and from and not
n OSV /MSV / Boat certification after platform to exposed to rain.
required. and vice versa. one year OSV /
MSV /
Boat and
vice versa.
Also for
transfer of
small
material
7 Fast rescue Reg.47, Open boat, speed For search
. boat Section 25 nautical miles, and rescue
V, installed on OSVs emergency.
chap.III and MSV’s.
Solas 74 Lowered on water
amended with launching
till 1999 mechanism.
8 Helicopter DGCA
. rescue kit guidelines

9 H2S Shall be capable of One for each For knowing

. personal giving audible operator working in the presence
detector alarm, in case H2S hazardous area. of hazardous
in area is gases.
increasing beyond
threshold limit

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Sl. Item Std./ Salient Qty /frequency Purpose Remarks
No. Insp./ features
Testing
10 Breathing IS 10245 Positive pressure, 1 No.for each Self rescue Should be of
(a) apparatus – 1982 self contained for person in H2S and approved type
minimum 30 prone area in emergency from reputed
minutes use. offshore.Minimum evacuation. bodies/agency
20 Nos at each
offshore
installation. For
onland 4 sets to be
kept in fire station
or as per need.

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10 Respiratory Device is fitted As per requirement Required for
(b) Equipment with mechanical continuous
Air blower,hoses etc. supply of
Purifying air.
equipment.
i)Mechanic
al filter
respirators
Air
supplying
Equipment
i) Hose
mast with
blower/
without
blower
ii)
Continuous
flow
respirator
iii) Demand
type
respirator
iv)Pressure
demand
type
respirator
v) Supplied
Air suits

11. Fall OSHA – Should have Prevention For use on rig,

Prevention 1100 notched rail of fall communication
Device guideline attached to the during towers and
s climbing object and ascending / other tall
lock sleeve with a descending structures.
locking pawl the ladder.
attached to the
climbers' belt.

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Sl. Item Std./ Salient Qty /frequency Purpose Remarks
No. Insp./ features
Testing
12 Emergency Access to cage 1 unit for each Topman Unit's capacity
. Escape from monkey board drilling / workover escape should be for
Device should be easy and rig. during escape of 2
trouble frees and emergency. persons
should have 2 together.
independent Landing base
braking systems. have
Guy rope angle arrangement for
should not be more soft landing.
than 45 deg.
13 (A)Life Regn.31, Should be made of Replacem Personnel
. buoys chap III, tough durable ent every floating
Solas 74 polyethelene and 3 yrs. device
amended fitted with thrown into
till 99 polyurethane sea when
foam.Colour orange man over-
Minimum board.
buoyancy
14.5 Kg.and duly
approved by
concerned
authority.

B)Life Light output of 2 Replacement every Attached to

buoys light candles in all 2 yrs. life buoy for
directions at a rate guiding life
of not less than 50 buoy thrown
flashes per minute. into sea

C)Lifeline Made of Replacement every

for life polyurethane of year
buoy 8mm dia ,50 m to
Lifebuoy
14. Life jackets Regn..7, Personnel floating Twice the Personnel Should be
32 device made of no. of floating approved by
chap.III, polyethylene shall persons on device agency /
Solas 99 have buoyancy of board reputed body.
16 kg. Plus suitable
for person of 100kg
15. Safety belt IS 3521 – Should have 2 cross 4 Nos. each on drill Prevention Should be of
89 adjustable shoulder rig, 2 Nos. each on of fall from DGMS/IS spec
straps and waist workover rigs, 8 height. approved.
strap, type II of nos. each on
general purpose use offshore rig /
Installation.

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