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908 Offshore Oil and Gas Safety I
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Smoking

When smoking offshore:

  • Only smoke in designated smoking areas on the platform.
  • Clearly identify designated smoking areas identified by posted signs.
  • Do not smoke in the living quarters.
Smoke only in designated areas.
  • Do not take smoking materials, including matches, out of the accommodation.
  • Smoking should be permitted only within clearly identified designated smoking areas.
  • Designated smoking areas should have a metal receptacle for disposal of ashes and cigarettes or cigarette butts.
  • The use of and/or carrying of 'strike anywhere' matches and lighters is restricted to designated smoking areas and/or non-hazardous work areas only.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

6-11. Where may ashes, cigarettes or cigarette butts be deposited?