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Do not wear starched clothing.
Do not drink commercially prepared liquid
electrolyte supplements instead of water.
Past inspections conducted aboard various
ships have identified many of the principal
problems that may cause a heat stress
environment. Some of these problems were so
severe that personnel exposures had to be limited
to avoid harm. These heat stress conditions are
caused by the following:
Steam and water leaks
Missing or deteriorated insulation on steam
piping, valves, and machinery
Ventilation system deficiencies, such as
missing or mutilated ductwork, misdirected
terminals, clogged exhaust screens, closed or
partially closed Circle William dampers, dirty
ventilation ducting, and inoperative fan motors
and controllers
Ventilation design deficiencies, resulting in
less than adequate supply or exhaust air capacity
and/or distribution
Even though the above conditions are
identified and corrective action taken, there may
still be instances where a heat stress situation may
occur. Some examples include ship operations in
hot and humid climates, performance of hard
physical tasks, and so forth. While working in the
laundry, you should be aware of conditions that
may cause a heat stress condition and report all
problems to the laundry supervisor so corrective
action can be taken.
LAUNDRY SECURITY
Security of the laundry is the responsibility of
all laundry personnel. You must take proper
security measures to protect the laundry from loss
of personal clothing, damage to equipment, loss
of supplies, and unauthorized use.
The ship’s laundry is a group IV space, and
the keys to the laundry should be handled as
outlined in chapter 1 of this manual. The ship’s
laundry should not be used after working hours
except when final approval is obtained from the
ship’s store officer. The laundry should never be
used by unauthorized personnel. Use of the
laundry by unauthorized personnel can cause a
variety of problems including the following:
Possible laundry fires due to not following
safety precautions and lack of training
Damage to equipment due to operating
incorrectly
Injury to unauthorized users due to lack
of knowledge of safety devices on
equipment and safety precautions in the
laundry
Loss of personal clothing or supplies due
to theft
A laundry fire can cause thousands of dollars
in damage. Damage to equipment can run into
loss of production capabilities and longer working
hours for all laundry personnel. Injury to
unauthorized users could range from burning a
hand on a press to heat injuries due to heat stress.
STOWAGE AND HANDLING OF
LAUNDRY SUPPLIES
Standard stock laundry chemicals are requisi-
tioned from supply activities ashore. These
laundry supplies are used in conjunction with the
Navy wash formula to launder clothing. Laundry
personnel should be familiar with the proper
handling and stowage of all laundry supplies
especially the supplies used in the wash cycle. See
figure 5-5.
The proper stowage and handling of supplies
is essential in order to prevent health and safety
hazards. Stowage space aboard ship is normally
limited, and some planning is required to make
sure space is used efficiently. Laundry chemicals
must be stowed in a bulk storeroom. Chemical
supplies in the laundry should be limited to those
amounts needed for a 1-week period. Heavy
laundry supplies should be stowed close to the
laundry and small items kept in bins to prevent
loss. Items such as pins, laundry net bags, or other
pilferable items should be kept under lock and
key. Rust remover or stain removal supplies
should be stored in a cool, dry space. Within the
laundry, chemicals should be stowed in a metal
bin using bin liners or plastic bags. The sequence
of stowage in this metal bin should be two-shot
detergent, laundry sour, and starch.
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