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Near-miss: Potential use of petroleum-based grease in an oxygen-rich environment

Publisher
IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
Type
Safety Flash
Reference
IMCA SF 07/06
Date
Themes
Competence and TrainingDivingHazardous SubstancesHot Work and Fire

Summary

Petroleum grease was nearly installed in oxygen-rich diving equipment, creating a potential self-ignition hazard and exposing servicing competence gaps.

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IMCA SF 07/06. Themes: competence and training, diving, hazardous substances, hot work and fire.

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