Encl. (4) TO COMDTINST 16478.12
First CG District ATON Battery Recovery Site Safety Plan
The fire extinguisher shall be maintained in a readily accessible
location and the location noted on the project map.
G.3. LIGHTING. No work is anticipated before down and after dusk. Should
work be performed at night fixed or portable lighting shall be
maintained for dark areas or work after sunset to ensure that
sufficient illumination is provided. (See TABLE H-120.1 of 29 CFR
1910.120(m) for Minimum Illumination Intensities.)
G.4. WORK NEAR WATER. All personnel working in boats, on docks, or
generally within 10 feet of water deeper than 3 feet, shall wear Coast
Guard approved Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) or work vests.
G.5 TRAP HAZARDS. Open, pits, trenches, or similar hazards are noted on
the site map. The site safety supervisor shall ensure that these
locations are periodically checked during the day.
G.6. BRUSH CLEARING OPERATIONS. Recovery personnel may need to clear brush
to obtain access and provide suitable working surfaces. Clearing
activities should be limited in scope. Any clearing tools or
equipment used shall be used following manufacture's instructions and
using needed safety gear (including hard hats, chaps, ear/face and
face protection).
G.7. MOTOR VEHICLES. Drivers shall maintain a safe speed at all times, and
shall not be allowed to operate vehicles in a reckless manner. A
vehicle safety briefing can be provided as an attachment. Contact the
Site Safety & Health officer or Project manager for details.
G.8. DRUM HANDLING.
a. Drums and containers must be handled in accordance with 29 CFR
1910.120. Containers must be labeled and constructed in accordance
with EPA (40 CFR 264-265, and 306), and DOT (49 CFR 171-178)
regulations.
b. Temporary holding/staging areas for drums and containers containing
waste materials shall be set up to contain spillage, runoff, or
accidental releases of materials.
c. Manual lifting and handling of drums and containers shall be kept
to a minimum. To the extent possible, mechanical devices, drum
slings or other mechanical assisting devices designed for that
purpose shall be used.
d. Safe Drum Lifting/Handling Procedures are included in attachment 3.
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