- Wear a personal flotation device at all times when working over water.
- Check tidal windows and weather forecasts before starting each piling shift.
- Secure the piling rig against vessel movement, waves, and tidal current.
- Establish man overboard procedures and position rescue equipment on the vessel.
- Use controlled transfer procedures for moving between vessels and platforms.
- Enforce hearing protection zones around the piling rig during driving.
- Monitor environmental restrictions including marine mammal observation requirements.
- Ensure all lifts comply with LOLER including over-water risk assessments.
- Define stop-work criteria for wave height, wind speed, and tidal conditions.
- Brief the full team on emergency procedures including vessel evacuation.
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- DON'T work over water without wearing a personal flotation device.
- DON'T begin piling without checking the tide state and weather forecast.
- DON'T operate the piling rig if the barge or platform is not stable.
- DON'T transfer between vessels by jumping; use controlled access methods.
- DON'T ignore marine mammal observers or environmental restriction windows.
- DON'T remove hearing protection within the noise zone during pile driving.
- DON'T continue operations if wave height or wind exceeds stop-work limits.
- DON'T leave rescue equipment stowed where it cannot be deployed in seconds.
- DON'T lift loads over personnel working on the vessel or platform deck.
- DON'T assume calm conditions will persist; sea states change rapidly.
See also: Marine Works Safety Awareness | Tidal Working Procedures
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