Enclosure (6) TO COMDTINST 16478.12
USCG SITE SAFETY PLAN/ATON BATTERY RESPONSE PROJECT
3)
To the greatest extent possible, filled drums shall not be
moved by unaided manual methods.
4)
Prior to shipment, each filled drum must be in good
condition (or overpacked) and properly labeled in
accordance wtih 49 CFR requirements.
5)
When filled drums are moved from their original locations
to a work area or staging area, a spill containment area
must be constructed for those locations. The containment
should be able to contain the maximum loss from any of the
containers in the area.
F.6.n
HELICOPTER OPERATIONS. Helicopter operations are not
anticipated. If required, helicopter operations will be
accomplished in accordance with the Coast Guard Boat Crew
Seamanship Manual; COMDTINST M16114.5 (series).
G.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE). All recovery and on-site support
personnel should have and use the personal protective equipment required
for safe handling of AtoN batteries given in COMDTINST M 16500.3A, ATON
TECHNICAL MANUAL. All chemical protective clothing (CPC) shall be
constructed of materials suitable for use with Mercury. Examples of such
materials include, but are not limited to: Viton, PVC, nitrile, neoprene,
butyl, natural rubber, or composite-laminate materials.
G.1. Divers shall use the following PPE ensemble (this is in conjunction
with equipment required to conduct a scuba dive per VOL 1 of the USN
Dive Manual):
a)
MK 20 (AGA) diving system in SCUBA mode (positive pressure full
face mask),
b)
Diving dry suit with attached boots, gloves and hood,
c)
Inner CPC gloves,
d)
Outer "reef gloves" or equivalent for chafe protection of CPC
gloves.
e)
Tending lines and buddy lines as conditions dictate.
**
The topside supervisor may authorize relaxation PPE for the standby
diver if:
a)
there is minimal likelihood that the standby, if used, will come
in contact with contaminants and,
b)
the heat stress problems a standby diver faces
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