Enclosure (6) TO COMDTINST 16478.12
USCG SITE SAFETY PLAN/ATON BATTERY RESPONSE PROJECT
F.3.i. MOTION SICKNESS: Personnel working on any vessel involved with
the search and recovery operation may be exposed to motions
that could trigger motion sickness. Motion sickness however,
is not expected to be a significant factor in this operation.
The use of motion sickness medication is not encouraged as it
has a tendency to mask symptoms relating to chemical exposures.
Additionally, no diving may be allowed for a diver either
taking motion sickness medication or that is motion sick.
F.3.j. RADIATION HAZARDS:
No radiation hazards are anticipated during
this operation.
F.3.k. Compressed air cylinders will be maintained on site for
respiratory protection and divers air supply. All such
supplies shall be certified as Grade "D" or better breathing quality
air.
F.3.l. Falling objects are a potential hazard during lifting
operations. Extreme caution shall be used when conducting
battery lifts while divers are in the water.
F.3.m
Slips, trip and falls are a potential hazard on a diving site.
There will be a significant amount of equipment on the deck.
Cautious movement is recommended.
F.3.n. Men overboard drowning hazarding exist during operations near
water. The DIVE/SAFETY SUPERVISOR shall ensure that personnel
take adequate precautions working around water and that EMT or
other medical personnel are available or emergency need.
F.4. Monitoring reports for additional on-scene hazard assessments shall be
maintained and included as amendments to this plan.
F.5. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING: Environmental monitoring for Mercury or
other contaminates shall be conducted at the discretion of and under
the direction of the SSO or his representative. Monitoring shall be
done in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120, using properly calibrated
instrumentation. If in the course of operations additional hazards
are identified, further environmental monitoring protocols shall be
established, this site safety plan amended, and all site personnel
briefed on the change.
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