Immersion suit

BS 3546, Part 5. Specification for coated fabrics for immersion suits. Annex F. 1995. 

BS - 546. Coated fabrics for use in the manufacture of water penetration resistant clothing Part 2. Specification for non water vapour permeable coated fabrics, 1993. Part 4. Specification for water vapour permeable coated fabrics. 1991. Part 5. Specification for coated fabrics for immersion suits. 1995. 

Larsson A, et al. Test of modified submarine escape and immersion suit. Sundyberg, Sweden National Defence Research Establishment 1991. series no. BP92-125624. 

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Has adequate PPE, e.g. hard hats, safety boots, overalls, gloves, dust/vapour masks, life-jackets, buoyancy aids, immersion suits, goggles, ear protection and wet weather gear been provided ... 

The marine environment differentiates offshore work from that done onshore. Work is done on the water, in or with a boat under the water in diving operations or above the water, in or on a wind turbine. Weather is a factor for land-based work, but in the offshore environment, the weather and sea state (wind speed, wave height, visibility, etc.) are deciding factors. A typical offshore wind project will plan for significant downtime due to bad weather conditions. Unlike workers onshore, offshore technicians do not drive themselves to the work site but are transported by a vessel, which has its own crew. Offshore technicians are dependent on a complex logistical arrangement that includes transfer to and from a vessel or helicopter, coordination with other marine vessels, and extra marine rescue equipment (for example, an immersion suit). Training,... 

It will have a sufficient supply of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as immersion suits and floatation devices. 

There should be at least two possible escape routes to the muster stations from any point on the platform. There should be sufficient immersion suits and smoke hoods or BA sets at muster stations. There should be regular emergency drills to test all aspects of the onergency plan. All personnel shonld receive basic emergency training, which should include time in a TEMPSC lifeboat. 

The trainees all change into immersion suits, and also wear lifejackets and re-breathers. 

An immersion suit is a one-piece, loose-fitting rubber suit with watertight seals around the neck and with waterproof seals over the zips. Its role is to improve survival time in open water. 

Figure 3.10. Examples of early protective clothing. These were classified as uncomfortable , slightly uncomfortable and not uncomfortable . Those wearing full PVC pressurized, frog or immersion suits could claim Irksome Duty Allowances , payment at 1 shilling (5p) per hour, to a maximum of 7/6 (37.5p) a week. ...

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