Enclosure (6) TO COMDTINST 16478.12
USCG SITE SAFETY PLAN/ATON BATTERY RESPONSE PROJECT
F.6.f. SAFETY SHOES. Safety shoes or boots are to be worn in topside
work areas. Safety shoes or boots shall be steel toed and
steel shanked and meet American National Standards Institute
safety guidelines.
F.6.g. HIGH NOISE AREAS. Hearing protection is required in high noise
areas (exceeding 84 dBA, or as designated by site safety
personnel). Locations likely to exceed this level generally
include those where noise levels require personnel to raise
their voices to be heard.
F.6.h. CONTAMINATION AVOIDANCE. All surfaces shall be maintained as
free as practicable of accumulations of bottom sediment, run
off or other debris brought out of the hot area. Compressed air
SHALL NOT be used to clean contaminated surfaces.
F.6.i. LIFTING. All heavy loads shall be moved to the extent possible
by mechanical means or with mechanical assistance. Safe
lifting practices shall be observed for all heavy manual
lifting.
F.6.j. COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS. Compressed gas cylinders will be
firmly secured when not in use.
F.6.k. HAND PROTECTION. Outer protective gloves will be used to
prevent hand injuries. This will include the prevention of
punctures on chemical protective gloves where appropriate.
Contaminated gloves will be properly disposed of as they become
soiled.
F.6.1. LOOSE OR EASILY MOVABLE GEAR, including disposal drums, will be
staged and secured to prevent rolling.
F.6.m. DRUM HANDLING. Detailed regulations regarding drum handling
and spill containment can be found in 29 CFR 1919.120(j). In
general:
1)
Drums shall be inspected prior to being moved.
2)
Movement of filled drums must be kept to a minimum.
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