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BRIEF NEWS FROM SHW: New version of the sector specific guidance “Point extraction” to be published in spring 2023

The new and updated version of the sector specific guidance ”Point extraction” replaces the previous sector specific guidance from 2001.

Point extraction is a necessary and important tool for the removal of noxious and hazardous vapors, gases, dust, and fumes that can cause occupational diseases, including cancer.

In the sector specific guidance, you can, among other things, get guidance on how to incorporate the STOP principle on board when designing and using the point extraction. You can also read how to calculate the amount of air needed to remove the harmful substances, as well as how air flows and grip speeds are measured.

This sector specific guidance combines technical texts with practical examples of the design, use and maintenance of point extraction on the ship, for the benefit of shipowners, shipyards, shipboard management, and daily users.

DID YOU KNOW:

• Portable extraction equipment must be used, for example, in welding operations carried out on open decks.

• It is not only the person performing a task who needs to be protected from exposure, but also people in or around the workplace.

• Is it a legal requirement to have a working alarm on the point extraction system if it is to be used for the removal of carcinogens.

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