- Wear a personal flotation device at all times when working near water.
- Use a lift plan and rated accessories for handling every sheet pile section.
- Establish exclusion zones around the piling rig and pile pitching area.
- Monitor noise levels and enforce hearing protection zones during driving.
- Survey adjacent structures before driving and monitor for vibration damage.
- Check underground service locations before driving any pile position.
- Inspect interlocking clutches as each pile is driven to confirm engagement.
- Ensure rescue equipment including throw lines and lifebuoys are positioned nearby.
- Brief all operatives on the emergency plan for man overboard incidents.
- Plan pile delivery and storage to avoid loads near the water edge.
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- DON'T work near the water edge without wearing a personal flotation device.
- DON'T stand under sheet piles being lifted, swung, or guided into position.
- DON'T enter the exclusion zone while the piling hammer is operating.
- DON'T drive piles without confirmed underground service clearance in place.
- DON'T ignore vibration monitoring alarms or exceed agreed trigger levels.
- DON'T remove hearing protection within the designated noise zone.
- DON'T store sheet piles where they could slide or roll toward the water.
- DON'T continue driving if a pile refuses or deviates from alignment.
- DON'T work from unstable river banks without assessing edge stability first.
- DON'T begin piling without checking the tide or water level forecast.
See also: Flood Defence Construction Safety | Sheet Piling Installation
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