DCASE UNIT 7: GFE
What is the purpose of the gas free program? - ANS-Provide safe working and living
enviroment
Provide hazard awareness training
What two documents establishes the GFE procedures for the ship? - ANS-Gas Free
Instruction
Toxic Gas Bill
Where can you find the sample Gas Free instruction? - ANS-NSTM 074 V3 Appendix C
What does the Gas Free Binder contains? - ANS-Gas Free instruction
Active gas free chits
Inactive gas free chits (min 1yr)
GFE procedural working guide
IDLH space emergency entry checklist
Closed compartment opening request forms
What is the purpose of the toxic gas bill? - ANS-Covers an emergency situation,
discovery of a toxic gas leak and spells out initial actions for watchstanders
How often do we conduct GFE training? - ANS-Upon reporting and annually
What pay grade is the GFE? - ANS-E-7 or above
What is the GFE required to have in ordered to be qualified? - ANS-CO's Designations
Letter
Valid CPR Quals
Formal school
40 hrs Practical work
Emergency rescuer training
What pay grade is the GFEA? - ANS-E-6 or above
When can the 40hrs of practical training be waived? - ANS-If candidate has graduated
from approved training within past 36 months
Unit does not have qualified GFE onboard
What is the purpose of the gas free program? - ANS-Provide safe working and living
enviroment
Provide hazard awareness training
What two documents establishes the GFE procedures for the ship? - ANS-Gas Free
Instruction
Toxic Gas Bill
Where can you find the sample Gas Free instruction? - ANS-NSTM 074 V3 Appendix C
What does the Gas Free Binder contains? - ANS-Gas Free instruction
Active gas free chits
Inactive gas free chits (min 1yr)
GFE procedural working guide
IDLH space emergency entry checklist
Closed compartment opening request forms
What is the purpose of the toxic gas bill? - ANS-Covers an emergency situation,
discovery of a toxic gas leak and spells out initial actions for watchstanders
How often do we conduct GFE training? - ANS-Upon reporting and annually
What pay grade is the GFE? - ANS-E-7 or above
What is the GFE required to have in ordered to be qualified? - ANS-CO's Designations
Letter
Valid CPR Quals
Formal school
40 hrs Practical work
Emergency rescuer training
What pay grade is the GFEA? - ANS-E-6 or above
When can the 40hrs of practical training be waived? - ANS-If candidate has graduated
from approved training within past 36 months
Unit does not have qualified GFE onboard
