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S.I. No. 16/1991 - Safety, Health and Welfare (Offshore Installations) (Operations) Regulations, 1991

Type Statutory Instrument

Publication 1991-01-29

Last updated 2006-06-21

State Partially repealed superseded text

Text As published

Source Irish Statute Book

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This is the act as published. Later amendments are not folded into the text below: each one is a separate act in this repository and an entry in this law's history.

2 amending acts · 2006-06-21, S.I. No. 318/2006 - Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Work at Height) Regulations 2006

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Name of medicine	Recommended for following condition(s)	Special labelling instructions	Special packaging and storage requirements	Minimum quantities for offshore installations manned by	Minimum quantities for offshore installations manned by
40 persons or less	Over 40 persons
Aluminium Hydroxide tablets Bp 500mg	Indigestion	As required, chew before swallowing	Keep in cool place	300	500
Mefenamic acid tablets 500mg	Moderate pain	One for pain, repeat every 6 hours	Foil strip packed	300	500
Aspirin and codeine tablets BP 300mg	Minor pain	Two for pain, repeat every 6 hours	Foil strip packed	300	500
Benzocaine compound ointment BPC	Piles	—	25g containers	100g	200g
Benzoic acid compound ointment BPC	Skin infections rashes	For external use only	25g containers	100g	200g
Benzyl Benzoate	Scabies	For external use only	—	500ml	1litrë
Calamine lotion BP	Skin irritation	Shake bottle. For external use only	To be carried in green or amber vertically ribbed bottles	1litrë	2litrë
Cetrimide solution strong BPC	Cleansing wounds	Dilute before use in the proportion of 1:40 with freshly boiled water	Caution — the diluted solution must not be used later than 1 week after preparation	100ml	200ml
Chloramphenicol eye ointment BPC 1%	Eye infections	Caution — do not use later than one month after opening container (date of opening.............)	4g tubes	16g	16g
Loperamide hydrochloride tablets 2mq	Diarrhoea	One at onset, then one after each subsequent episode of diarrhoea	—	50	100
Pholcodine linctus BP	Cough	5 to 10ml as required every six hours	—	500ml	1 litrë
Hyoscine hydrobromide tablets BP 0.3mg	Seasickness	May cause drowsiness	Keep in cool place	50	100
Hydrocortisone cream BPC 0.1%	Irritating rashes	Do not use after expiry date	15g tubes	75g	150g
Senna tablets BP	Constipation	—	—	100	100
Zinc undecenoate dusting powder BPC	Athlete's foot	—	—	300	400

Part III Medicines which may be administered only by, or in accordance with the directions or, a registered medical practitioner


Name of medicine	Special labelling instructions	Special packaging and storage requirements-	Minimum quantities for offshore installations manned by	Minimum quantities for offshore installations manned by
40 persons or less	Over 40 persons
Amethocaine eye drops BPC 0.5%(anaesthetic eye drops)	Cover eye after applying, as instructed	Single dose containers. Protect from light	10 doses	10 doses
Ampicillin capsules BP 250mg	—	—	50	100
Diazepam injection BNF 5 mg/ml	—	2ml ampoules	10	10
Diazepam tablets BP 5mg	—	—	50	100
Glyceryl trinitrate tablets BP 0.5mg	—	Renew stocks two years from date of manufacture	100	100
Hydrocortisone sodium sulphate injection BPC 100mg in 1 ml ampoules	—	Do not use after expiry date	10	20
Morphine sulphate injection BP 15mg in 1 ml ampoules	—	Protect from light	20	40
Pethidine injections BP 100mg in 2ml ampoules	—	—	20	20
Morphine sulphate tablets BP 10mg	—	Protect from light	20	40

Surgical Dressings


Items	Labelling and packaging requirements	Minimum quantities for offshore installations manned by	Minimum quantities for offshore installations manned by
40 persons or less	Over 40 persons
Bandages:
crepe, 7.5cm X 4.5m stretched	Each bandage to be individually wrapped and labelled; measurements to be stated on the label	6 3	6 10
elastic adhesive: 6.5cm X 4m	Each bandage to be individually sealed	3	10
triangular, approx: 90cm side X 127cm base	Each bandage to be individually wrapped and labelled; measurements to be stated on the label	5	10
tube gauze, seamless, of suitable size for finger dressings and applicator	To be carried in a box, rolled on a core	1 roll	2 rolls
open wove bandages: 5cm X 5m	Each bandage to be individually wrapped and labelled; measurements to be stated on the label	10	20
7.5cm X 5m	Each bandage to be individually wrapped and labelled; measurements to be stated on the label	20	30
Cotton Wool:
absorbent 15g	To be carried sterilised and rolled. The packets to be labelled with the words "Sterilised Cotton Wool"	15 packets	30 packets
25g	To be carried rolled. The packets to be labelled with the words "Cotton Wool"	15 packets	30 packets
100g	To be carried rolled. The packets to be labelled with the words "Cotton Wool"	2 packets	4 packets
Dressings:
burn and wound — individual	Paraffin gauze dressing	3 containers	5 containers
burn and wound —continuous strip 19cm X 5m	Each dressing to be carried in a hermetically sealed container and to be labelled with an additional label as follows: "This dressing is for use in cases of extensive burns"	2 containers	4 containers
Dressings:
closures, skin adhesive, length 5cm approx.	To be carried in tins with the dressings individually seaked in transparent envelopes	100 closures	100 closures
Standard No. 13 BPC	Container to bear an additional label as follows:	5	10
	"Small plain wound dressing.
	Directions. Open by pulling tab. Avoid touching wound and when opening the dressing do not finger the face of the sterilised pad. Place pad over wound, retain hold of short end of bandage, wind remainder firmly and tie in a knot."V
Standard No. 14 BPC	Container to bear an additional label as follows:	5	10
	"Medium plain wound dressing.
	Directions. Open by pulling tab. Avoid touching wound and when opening the dressing do not finger the face of the sterilised pad. Place pad over wound, retain hold of short end of bandage, wind remainder firmly and tie in a knot."
Standard No. 15 BPC	Container to bear an additional label as follows:	5	10
	"Large plain wound dressing.
	Directions. Open by pulling tab. Avoid touching wound and when opening the dressing do not finger the face of the sterilised pad. Place pad over wound, retain hold of short end of bandage, wind remainder firmly and tie in a knot."
elastic adhesive dressing strip, medicated, BPC 6cm X 1m	To be carried in a packet	2 packets	4 packets
absorbent gauze BPC, 90cm X 30cm	To be carried in packets bearing an additional label with the words:	10 packets	20 packets
	"Absorbent Gauze BPC sterilised"; measurements to be stated on label.	10 packets	20 packets
Gauze pads BPC 7.5cm X 7.5cm	To be carried in packets of 5, sterilised and labelled.	10 packets	20 packets
Absorbent ribbon gauze BPC 2.5cm X 5m	To be carried in a packet bearing an additional label with the words:	1 roll	1 roll
	"Absorbent Ribbon Gauze BPC sterilised"; measurements to be stated on label.
Absorbent lint BPC 15cm X 30cm	To be carried carried in packets bearing an additional label with the words:	10 packets	20 packets
	"Absorbent Lint BPC sterilised"; measurements to be stated on label.	10 packets	20 packets
30cm X 30cm	To be carried in packets bearing an additional label with the words:	10 packets	20 packets
	"Absorbent Lint BPC sterilised"; measurements to be stated on label.
Zinc oxide plaster BPC
2.5cm X 5m	To be carried on a spool	1 spool	2 spools
7.5cm X 5m	To be carried on a spool	1 spool	2 spools

Part V Sundries


Item	Minimum requirements	Minimum quantities for offshore installations manned by	Minimum quantities for offshore installations manned by
40 persons or less	Over 40 persons
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution BP 25%	Label to include the words "antiseptic solution add three parts water"	500ml	1 litrë
Bedpan	Good quality stainless steel or plastic	1	2
Book: "Ship's Captain's Medical Guide"	Most recent edition and all recent amendments.	1	1
Cervical collar	To consist of sponge rubber 6.5cm X 37cm	1	1
Eye baths	To be of glass, porcelain or a plastic which is unaffected by immersion in boiling water for at least five minutes	2	4
Eye shades	—	4	8
Finger stalls, protective	Assorted sizes with tapes	5	10
Medicine glass	British Standard 3221	2	4
Surgical gloves, (disposable, sterile)	Rubber or plastic (size 8)	10	20
Hot water bottles	Rubber, approx 20cm X 30cm, with suitable covers	12	12
Lotion bowl	To be of good quality stainless steel or plastic, minimum size 200mm x 90mm, lettered "Medical"	1	1
Dispensary measure 50ml	Conical, graduated (5 to 10ml) British Standard 1922/69	2	2
Plastic measuring spoons 5ml (disposable)	British Standard 3231 Part 4	30	60
Surgical spirit BPC	Container to bear label as follows: "poisonous if taken"	500ml	1 litrë
Methylated spirit, industrial BPC	Label to include "Methylated Spirit, BPC not to be taken	500ml	1 litrë
Safety pins	Rustless, 5cm	24	24
Waterproof sheeting	Rubber or plastic 1m X 2m surface to be smooth and non-adhesive	1	2

Part VI Instruments and Appliances


Item	Special requirements	Minimum quantities for offshore installations manned by	Minimum quantities for offshore installations manned by
40 persons or less	Over 40 persons
Canvas roll for instruments	For use as a container for the ring saw, forceps (epilation and Spencer Wells'), scissors and thermometers (clinical and low reading)	1	1
Forceps:
epilation, with oblique ends for removal of splinters	To be of rustless and stainless steel throughout	1 pair	1 pair
Spencer Wells' 12. 5cm (5")	To be of rustless and stainless steel throughout	2 pairs	2 pairs
Artificial respirator, mechanical	To be portable, with an adequate supply of oxygen	1	1
Resuscitator (mouth to mouth) short oral airway with non-return valve, Brook Airway type (in addition to that provided in the first aid kit)	—	1	1
Ring saw	—	1	1
Scalpel, with straight detachable blade, size 23	To be made of carbon or stainless steel throughout and to be carried in a metal, wooden or plastic box, with six spare blades	1 set	1 set
Scissors 18cm (7")	One blade sharp-pointed and the other round.	1 pair	1 pair
	To be of rustless and stainless steel.
Sphygmomanometer	—	1	1
Splints, common	—	1 set	1 set
Stethescope	—	1 pair	1 pair
Suspensory bandages with under straps:	—	2	4
medium
large	—	2	4
Syringes, hypodermic, sterile, disposable, Luer fitting	2ml syringes with 21 SWG X 4cm needles	10	20
Syringes, hypodemic, sterile, disposable, Luer fitting	5ml syringes with 21 SWG X 4cm needles	5	10
Thermometers:
clinical	To conform to British Standard 691. To be carried in a metal or plastic protective case with an explanatory slip on use	2	2
low reading	To be carried in a metal or plastic protective case with an explanatory slip on use	2	2
Tongue depressors	To be made of wood	50	50

Part VII First Aid Kit


Item	Requirements	Minimum quantities for offshore installations manned by	Minimum quantities for offshore installations manned by
40 persons or less	Over 40 persons
Bandage, triangular BPC, approx. 90cm side X 127cm base	Each bandage to be individually wrapped and labelled; measurements to be stated on label	8	16
Cotton wool, absorbent 100g	To be carried rolled. The packets to be labelled with the words "Cotton Wool"	2 packets	4 packets
Dressings:
Standard No. 13 BPC	Container to bear an additional label as follows:	4	8
	"Small plain wound dressing. Directions. Open by pulling tab. Avoid touching wound and when opening the dressing do not finger the face of the sterilised pad. Place pad over wound, retain hold of short end of bandage, wind remainder firmly and tie in a knot"
Standard No. 14 BPC	Container to bear an additional label as follows:	2	4
	"Medium plain wound dressing. Directions. Open by pulling tab. Avoid touching wound and when opening the dressing do not figner the face of the sterilised pad. Place pad over wound, retain hold of short end of bandage, wind reminder firmly and tie in a knot"
Standard No. 15 BPC	Container to bear an additional label as follows:	1	2
	"Directions. Open by pulling tab. Avoid touching wound and when opening the dressing do not finger the face of the sterilised pad. Place pad over wound, retain hold of short end of bandage, wind remainder firmly and tie in a knot"
Absorbent ribbon gauze BPC 2.5cm X 5m	To be carried in packet bearing an additional label with the words "Absorbent Ribbon Gauze BPC sterilised"; measurements to be stated on label	1 roll	2 rolls
Resuscitator (mouth to mouth) short oral airway with non return valve, Brook Airway type	—	1	2
Safety pins	Rustless, 5cm on a card	6	12
Scissors	One blade sharp-pointed and the other round.	1 pair	2 pairs
	To be of rustless and stainless steel
Sprints, inflatable:
arm	—	1 set	2 sets
leg	—	1 set	2 sets
Waterproof bag or case	To be sufficient size to contain the articles required for the First Aid Kit	1	2

GIVEN under my Official Seal this 29th day of January, 1991.

BERTIE AHERN,

Minister for Labour.

The Minister for Communications concurs in the making of these Regulations.

GIVEN under my Official Seal this 22nd day of January, 1991.

RAY BURKE,

Minister for Communications.

The Minister for the Marine concurs in the making of these Regulations.

GIVEN under my Official Seal this 24th day of January, 1991.

JOHN P. WILSON,

Minister for the Marine.

The Minister for Tourism and Transport concurs in the making of these Regulations.

GIVEN under my Official Seal this 28th day of January, 1991.

SEAMUS BRENNAN,

Minister for Tourism and Transport.

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

These Regulations prescribe operational measures to be taken for the protection of the safety, health and welfare of persons on specified offshore installations concerned with the exploration for, or exploitation of, minerals in waters to which the Safety, Health and Welfare (Offshore Installations) Act, 1987 applies.

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