Encl. (4) TO COMDTINST 16478.12
First CG District ATON Battery Recovery Site Safety Plan
For this incident, the proper level of training is met by
training provided at USCG RTC ATON schools for battery
makeup and proper handling instruction. An additional 8-
16 hours training specific to the recovery issues
including hazard assessment, materials handling, PPE
use/selection and need, and disposal is needed to round
out prior training and OJT experience.
E.6.c.
Additional guidance on training requirements and
qualifications for ATON battery recovery operations should
be referred to the Project Officer or the Site Safety and
Health Officer.
E.6.d.
All personnel entering the site shall be fully informed
about applicable hazards and procedures on site. See
section M for on-site informational briefings program.
F.
HAZARD EVALUATION
F.1. The following potential hazards have been identified for assessment.
Each general category has been assigned a probability ranging from low to high.
1)
Chemical hazards
Low.
2)
Noise hazards
Low to Medium.
3)
Pressure (hyperbarism)
Very Los.
4)
Sunburn/sun exposure
Low to High.
5)
Physical hazards
Low to High.
6)
Explosive hazards
Very low.
7)
Thermal hazards
Low.
8)
Motion sickness
Medium.
9)
Oxygen Imbalance
Very Low.
10)
Biological hazards
Low to Medium.
11)
Radiation hazards
Very low.
12)
Heat/cold stress
Medium to high.
F.1.a.
CHEMICAL HAZARDS: Nine possible chemical hazards have been
identified. Each hazard has been assigned a hazard rating based
on its projected fate and potential toxicity ranging from low to
high. The primary reference source for the following
information is the chemical information database TOMES
(Micromedex, Inc.). Generic hazardous substance information
sheets, MSDS's, and TOMES data sheets are attached as Attachment
6 to this safety plan.
1)
Mercury
Low.
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