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maveric Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-19-05 02:50 PM
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My 19 yr old son just got a shipyard job. Tank cleaning.
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He needs a job and has been through the Food service circuit, but this may be a bit dangerous.
He will be crawling through holes in ships and into tanks used for holding all types of liquids. Its tight, dark, and not a "clean" job.
I worked in a few tanks during my long and illustrious shipyard years and always hated tank cleaning. You are in a tight, confined space, with a blower, (ventilation) and air lines for 7" grinders and needle guns.
20 years ago I had an experience where some clown on the main deck pulled the plugs on my lighting and ventilation. The tank filled up with dust and smoke and I had to feel myself, crawling backwards, out of that space. I almost killed everyone who was standing around the electrical outlets.

I realize he needs a job but now I'll really worry about him.
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