OISD-STANDARD-184

August, 2000

STANDARD ON REPLACEMENT OF
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND
LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES

OIL INDUSTRY SAFETY DIRECTORATE

2ND FLOOR,"KAILASH"
26, KASTURBA GANDHI MARG
NEW DELHI-110 001
 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

2nd Floor, “Kailash”
26, Kasturba Gandhi Marg,
NEW DELHI – 110 001

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 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.

FOREWORD

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

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

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 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, 3. It should fit snugly and should not unduly
maintenance of buildings, interfere with the movement of the
structures or jobs such as wearer.
window cleaning & chimney 4. It should be durable.

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5. It should be capable of being disinfected gloves (full or partial) and barrier creams are
and cleaned (unless they are typical hand protection devices.
disposable.)
4.1.6 Hearing Conservation
Goggles, Face masks, Face shields, Side
shields, Safety glasses, Welder’s lens etc. A hearing conservation system including
are used for protection of the eyes. These PPE, noise monitoring, periodic audiometric
are required for welding, grinding, gas cutting testing and employee education shall be
and while handling corrosive chemicals. initiated wherever the noise exposures equal
or exceed an 8-hour time weighted average
Personnel using these eye protectors should of 85 dBA. Ear plugs, ear muffs, Swedish
undergo examination for visual acuity and wool, disposable plugs etc. are used for
depth perception. hearing protection. The hearing protectors
should be current type for noise exposure
4.1.3 Head Protection and of proper fit.

Head protection should be used where there Employees required to wear hearing
is a danger form impact or penetration from protection should receive training in
falling or flying objects or from limited electric 1. The effect of noise on hearing
shock or burn. The head protectors should 2. The purpose of hearing protectors, the
be of comfortable and proper fit. advantages and disadvantages of
various types of protectors and
Helmets, Hard hats, Safety hats (full brim, instructions for selection, fitting, use and
brimless, limited voltage protection, no care of protectors.
voltage protection) etc. are used for head 3. The purpose of audiometric testing and
protection. Thin-shelled plastic “bump caps” an explanation of test procedures.
should not be used as a substitute for
approved head protection. 4.1.7 Respiratory Protection

4.1.4 Foot Protection Air purifying respirators, Chemical cartridge

respirators, Air supplied respirators,
Foot protection should be provided where Combination respirators, Self contained
there is a potential for foot, toe or instep breathing apparatus (SCBA). Escape
injuries from external forces. Safety shoes, masks, Canisters etc. are used for protection
Gum boots etc. are used for foot protection. in irrespirable and toxic atmospheres. These
A toe box, cup or instep protector may be are required particularly in those areas
incorporated as an internal part of footwear which present limited breathable
during construction or a variety of suitable environment, where the possibility of an
approved foot guards to cover or attach to oxygen deficient environment exists or where
standard work shoes may be utilised. there is air contamination. These protectors
Additionally, the footwear should have a sole have significant fitting requirements based
on insole that will protect against penetration. on the facial bone structure of the user and
for spectacled as well as bearded users.
4.1.5 Hand Protection
The use of breathing apparatus shall be
Hard protection should be used where there demonstrated in the group safety meetings,
is danger of cuts such as handling knives or such demonstrations will cover
slicing equipment, or danger from handling
corrosive materials, such as cleaning  Respiratory hazards and availability of
chemicals or solvents, acids, alkalis, scale breathing apparatus at various locations.
inhibitors, bactericides. These should also  Controls being used for respirators.
be used where there is risk from hot surfaces  Reasons for selecting particular type of
or electrical shocks. Cotton, leather, respirator.
asbestos or rubber gloves; gauntlets; heat  Functions, capabilities and limitations of
resistant gloves; hally-gloves; chain mail respirators.
 Methods of donning respirators.

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 charge maintenance / Safety Officer.
4.1.8 Fall Protection These will be brought on to the PMS.

Personnel should wear fall protection 4.3 PPE Rules

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

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

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 Hydrocarbo
installation. n
Replacement on need Atmosphere
basis

20 Fireman SOLAS Regn17 Chapter One set for each fireman Self protection
personal 11-2
kit
5.0 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES: f) All other accessories to be provided as
per latest international convention to the
5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION SOLAS amendments in force for ‘B’ part
raft.
5.1.1 LIFE BOAT g) The raft with all accessories will be
supplied in rigid / FRP / GRP container
Self propelled, totally enclosed survival craft, having Nylon Securing Bell and quick
capable of sailing through fire & smoke , to be release house slip. Both items are
equipped with food, water, pyro techniques manufactured under warranty by their
and communication system etc as per solas principal.
regulation 1974 ammended to latest addition. h) The raft along with container will be drop
Minimum. two per installation. Lifeboat shall tested and certified for minimum 25-30
accommodate twice the number of persons on meters drop. Certificate will be provided
board. It should be inspected yearly by at the time of inspection.
surveyor. i) Each raft will be filled with certified
During evacuation drill it should be ensured painter line of 50 meters length.
that boat should not be lowered with more j) Rafts are required to be manufactured
than four person on board. During as per SOLAS recommendation and the
maintenance it shall be hanged on International Standards, and should give
maintenance slings. Pyro-tech item shall never 10 years guarantee against all
be operated inside the boat. manufacturing defects.

Rafts shall be equipped with “B” type full

emergency pack as per SOLAS
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 rolled condition for safety from rain & sun.
with serial number embossed on them Suitable fixing arrangement to be
2. and having individual certificate for 10 provided.
years service life.
3. Life rafts light should be with lithium 5. Marking : The following information shall
batteries having self life of 5 years. be printed or tagged on top of the
4. Life rafts can be serviced in India scramble net.
(important cities) by their Principals a) Manufacturer’s Name.
Servicing Stations as well as at Major b) Size, length & width.
Ports. c) Year of manufacture.
5. Raft should be provided with Retro
effective Tape which is DOT / MMD
approved.
6. Life rafts should have 12 years
guarantee / warranty certificate and also to 5.1.4. ESCAPE ROPE LADDER
be provided with one set of catalogue and
literature along with the material for ease 1. Description :
of identification and usage.
a) The rope of the ladder made of ¾” dia
Nylon rope as per IS 4572-1982.
b) All the aluminium rods for steps
should be as per IS 733 of 1966 or
latest and having a spiral scarration at
½” distance, 1.0 mm deep, to make it
non skid.
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
 mm dia M. S. Galvanized Eye and Dee Forged steel ring weldless 7/8” dia
shackles (as per Drawing). Other end having approx. 4” ID X 5 ½” OD.
should have minimum ten knots in interval
of 300 mm. Rope should have 03 d) Netting Line :
strands. It consists of ¾” dia polypropylene
ropes which should be tested not less
b) Dee Shackle : than 9950 lbs. test each and should
Having IS – 6132, Grade – 6140 Eye be treated for UV resistant.
size : 50 m dia of M. S. Galvanized body –
24 mm and 28 mm dia pin. jaw inside e) Top Padded Ring :
width(W)–40 mm inside length(V)–88 mm Ring overall dimension with padding is
30”. It consists of heavy duty anti-
corrosive alloy pipe ring impregnated
in synthetic, shock absorbing, flotation
5.1.6. PERSONNEL LIFTING NET padding material. This flotation
material should be having no effect on
1. The personnel lifting net should be able to sea weather condition. The distance
carry persons along with their baggage between bottom lifting ring to top
and shall be certified for Maximum Test padded ring is approx 2 ft.
Load for 12500 LBS & Safe Working Load
for 5600 LBS by any recognized certifying f) Bottom padded Ring :
agency like ABS/LLOYDS/DNV etc. Overall dimensions with padding is 72”
dia. It consists of 2 nos. heavy duty
The overall length of the Net should be 33 anti-corrosive alloy pipe ring
ft. impregnated in synthetic shock
absorb, flotation padding material. It
2. The lifting net should contain the should have enough buoyancy to float
followings :- 5 (five) men. T ce between top
a) Top Lifting Ring : padded ring to bottom padded ring is 9
Forged steel ring, weldless 7/8” dia ft approx. Bottom of the net must be
with 5 ½” ID and 7 ¼” OD approx. have 05 rubber chaf pads.

b) Stabilizer Unit : g) Cross Netting Line :

This unit should be covered with For each group of 5 nos. of netting
Canvas bags and must be protected lines, a total of 8 nos. of cross netting
for sea weather condition. The lines of ¾” dia propylene ropes at a
stabilizer should have elastic and regular interval will be provided. This
resilient properties to ensure proper line should be tested not less than
performance in rough seas. One 9950 lbs. Test each and should be
safety load line of ½” dia conforming treated for UV resistant.
to API standard 9A is to be connected
across the stabilizer material with h) Entrance:
hand spliced eyes at both ends to Total 04 (four) entrances to the
work as main load line. This rope persons should be provided.
should be corrosion resistant. This
unit should also be provided with
another safety load line of steel wire 5.1.7 LIFE BUOY
rope of size 5/8” dia conforming to API
standard 9A which will take care of 1. Material :
the unit in case of failure of main load
line. This wire also is corrosion Poly-urethane foam filled life buoy having
resistant. The length of stabilizer unit outer skin of tough durable polythene.
is approx 22 ft.
2. Feature :
c) Bottom Lifting Ring : A. The life buoys should meet SOLAS – 1983
regulations with latest amendments.
B. Grab line should not be less than 9.5 mm than 3 years) and should withstand wide
in dia and not less than 4 times the range of temperature and humidity
outside dia of the body of the buoy in conditions.
length. The grab line shall be secured at 5. The unit should be provided with mounting
four equi-distant points around the brackets and provisions for attaching with
circumference of the buoy to form four life buoy by a rope.
equal loops. The life buoy should have 6. Dimension – 184 mm X 76 mm (approx)
provision for replacement of grab line if 7. Weight – 310 – 350 gms.
required. 8. Lights should be capable of withstanding
C. It should be orange in colour. the drop test as required by Solas
D. The life buoy should not sustain burning or regulation.
continue melting after being totally
enveloped in a fire for a period of 2
seconds. 5.1. 9 LIFE JACKET
E. Each life buoy shall be provided with 50
mtrs. of life line of 8 mm dia polypropylene 1. Material :
rope / (orange in colour) Polyfoam Life Jacket made from foam
F. 3 m. retro reflective tape as per latest blocks and should be packed in suitable
SOLAS regulation to be provided. nylon fabric of orange colour.

3. Dimension & Weight : 2. Features:

The life buoy should have an outer a) Jacket should be approved. by
diameter of not more than 800 mm and an MMD/DOT/US Coast Guard or
inner diameter of not less than 400 mm. any authorized certifying agency
The weight of the life buoy should not be and suitable for person over 100
less than 2.5. kg. It should have a kg. in weight.
minimum buoyancy of 14.5 kg. & should b) Jacket should have buoyancy of 16
be able to support two average weight kg. plus and should not reduce by
persons in fresh water. more than 5% if submerged in
fresh water for 24 hours.
4. Approval : c) Bottom of life jacket foam should be
Life buoy must be approved by MMD or wedge / tapered.
Dept. of Transport Marine Division, UK or d) Life jacket shall be capable of being
such similar certifying agencies. 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 to
meters or more and certificate to be jump from a height of atleast 4.5
provided with the bid. m into the water without injury and
without dislodging or damaging
5.1.8 LIFE BUOY LIGHT 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.
 coated to avoid sparks. A ‘D’ ring should
4. Other accessories be provided on the back to which the
a) Life jacket should be fitted with whistle safety line is attached. Nylon webbing to
formally secured by a cord. be used should be approx 5.0 m.
b) Life jacket light to be fixed on one side to
make both side front. c) The material of life line will be strictly
c) Life jacket lights should have following Nylon rope conforming to IS – 4572 of
specifications : 1982 (proof to be submitted). Life line
I. It should have a luminous intensity of should be attached with the belt by hand
not less than 0.75 Cd for a period of splicing covered with the leather. Length
atleast 08 (Eight) hours. will be 3 mtrs. and it should not break
II. It should have a luminous cell having under minimum tensile load of 2000 kg.
a shelf life of about five years. At the The dia is 12 mm(min).
time of delivery, the manufacturing
date of the light should not be more d) It should be constructed as per IS –3521-
than 03 (three) months old. 1983 type – 2.
III. Each light unit should have an Marking :
automatic electronic water activation Each safety belt to be marked in
system and should be capable to work convenient place so that it can be easily
between –1 deg.C to + 30 deg. C. find out the following ;
IV. Each unit should have detachable light
bulb to be fixed with crocodile clip. i) Name of manufacturer.
V. On each light, the expiry date of the ii) Year of manufacture.
battery should be clearly mentioned. iii) Type of belt.
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
2. Adjustable 1 ¼” black nylon web strobes It should be made as per IS – 6217-1982
securely sewn with nylon thread, which is and should be marked and stamped with
rot and mildew proof. ISI mark.

3. Heavy duty manganese bronze hardware, 2. Size of

corrosion resistant. i) Chain Link :
14mm nominal size x 50 mm
4. All straps should be moulded inside of (approx) Internal length x 47 mm
floatation material. outside (apron widths per IS 6217-
1982).
5. The design of work vest should be such ii) Intermediate Link :
that a man can be lifted comfortably from 16 mm nominal size x 70 mm
water simply by attaching hook on line (approx) Internal length & 72 mm
either shoulder strap and with no distortion (approx). Out side width, as per IS
to the floatation material. 2760 – 1984.
iii) Master Link :
6. The item should be approved by MMD / 25 mm nominal size x 135 mm
US Coast Guard. (approx ) Internal length x 125 mm
(approx). Out side width, as per IS
7. Buoyancy and stability of the work vest 2760 – 1984.
should be sufficient to hold body of iv)D-shackle :
persons having normal weight (normal Screw Pin type inside width = 40
weight 75 kg.) in calm fresh water. mm inside length = 88 mm body
material dia = 24 mm pin dia = 28
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.
 4. Safety torches will be used with 3 nos.
leak proof standard dry cell. 3. Each light should have lithium cell having
a shelf life of about 5 years.

5. Its body will be made from non-metallic, 4. Each light unit should have an automatic
Non abrasive and impact resistant. electronic water activation system and
It should have approval from should be capable to work between – 1
DOT/MMD/DOMS/DGMS/CMRS- Deg. C to + 30 Deg. C.
DHANBAD/ASTMF-1014-86 TYPE-III
standard. (Approval certificate to be 5. Each unit should have detachable light
provided at the time of inspection). bulb to be fixed with crocodile clip.

6. Each torch to be packed in the card board 6. One ring to be provided with a chord
packing and after that these are to be attached to the unit for actuation.
packed in wooden / card board box for
delivery. 7. On each light, the expiry date of the
battery should be clearly mentioned.
5.1.16 LIFE JACKET LIGHT
8. Warranty certificates of the shelf life of the
1. Each life jacket light should have a battery and complete unit to be submitted
luminous intensity of not less than 0.75 cd. at the time of inspection.
(Candles)

2. Each light should have a source of energy

capable of providing a luminous intensity
of 0.75 cd for a period of atleast 8 hrs.

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
till 1999 Inflated in every 10 yrs or
emergency using when
painter line after unserviceable
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
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

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.
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.

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.

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

No. Insp./ features
Testing
16. Eye wash IS 10592 Should be push Facility required Used for
 facility – 91 plate operated near chemical washing and
eye/face wash handling area & on cleaning of
fountain. drilling rigs. eyes / face
due to
chemical
spills.
17. Communic Effective mode of At the rig between
ation communication top man and rig
facility necessary. floor. Between
other operational
areas as per need.
18. Work vests Combination of life For working
jackets and safety at elevated
belts. places
19. Tieup Made of Used for
chains for Stainless fixing
Jumping Steel/ jumping
ropes Alloy ropes
Steel as
per IS
6217-82
20. Life jacket Should have Replacem
lights luminous intensity ent every
of not less than 5 yrs.
0.75 cd. Capable
of providing light
for 8 hours.

6.0 Reference:

1. Solas regulation 1974 amended up to date.

2. IS standard as indicated in tables