Enclosure (6) TO COMDTINST 16478.12
USCG SITE SAFETY PLAN/ATON BATTERY RESPONSE PROJECT
and you need to SHOUT in order to converse, the noise level is
most likely at or above 84 dBA and hearing protection is
needed.
F.3.c. UV LIGHT EXPOSURE: Sunburn and sun exposure are expected to be
a problem for personnel working on the water. Preventive
measures such as the use of sunblock with an SPF of 15 or
higher and sunglasses with UV protection are highly encouraged.
Dive Site Supervisors shall ensure personnel on station are not
over exposed to the sun.
F.3.d. BACK INJURY HAZARDS: Work on this site will require much
manual lifting of heavy objects to position equipment. Many
batteries may be packed in one drum, presenting a significant
back injury or drop hazard that is to be avoided. Site Safety
Officers shall ensure body mechanics are addressed to all
personnel involved with manual labor.
F.3.e. HEAT STRESS: If the standby diver is dressed out but not in
the water, evaluation of this hazard and adjustments to
work/rest schedules may become necessary with excessive heat.
Heat stress monitoring shall be the responsibility of the
Diving Supervisor and the Site Safety Supervisor. Exposure
limits for personnel are based upon the PHYSIOLOGICAL HEAT
EXPOSURE LIMIT (PHEL) Chart (available in reference (f)). The
Dive Supervisor shall ensure minimum risk for all personnel on
station. Frequent rests and adequate hydration for all
personnel exposed to temperatures greater than 90 degrees (F).
In addition, care must be taken to ensure topside personnel,
particularly the standby diver, have shade during not sunny
periods.
F.3.f. COLD STRESS: Depending on seasonal water temperatures, a man-
overboard could present the problem of hypothermia. Cold
stress may also be an issue for divers.
F.E.g. OXYGEN IMBALANCE:
The standard sea-level oxygen content for
air is 20.9% 02.
F.3.h. BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS: The primary biological hazards anticipated
with this site are from unfriendly marine life and insects.
For operations on the shore associated with this site, toxic or
thorny plants may be a factor. These hazards are not expected
to be
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