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Division 2

United Kingdom

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The expert shall be able to be aware of specific points of attention related to LNG, recognise the risks and manage them.

The expert shall be able to:

COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

1.

recognise specific points of attention related to the specific characteristics of LNG;

  1. 1..

    Knowledge of definition, composition and quality attributes of LNG, Safety Data Sheet (SDS): physical properties and characteristics of the product and environmental characteristics.

  2. 2..

    Knowledge of the adequate storage temperature, flashpoint, explosion limits and pressure characteristics, critical temperatures, related hazards, atmospheric conditions, cryogenic properties, the behaviour of LNG in air, boil-off and inert gas e.g. nitrogen.

2.

recognise risks and manage them.

  1. 1..

    Knowledge of safety plans, hazards and risk, including knowledge of muster list and its related safety tasks.

  2. 2..

    Ability to conduct risks management, to document on-board safety (including safety plan and safety instructions), to assess and control dangerous areas, fire safety and to use personal protective equipment.