- Plan all work around tidal windows and weather conditions
- Wear a personal flotation device when working near open water
- Use a detailed lift plan for placing rock armour with cranes or excavators
- Maintain exclusion zones around the placement area during lifting operations
- Brief all operatives on tidal times, escape routes, and rescue procedures
- Inspect geotextile and formation before placing armour stone layers
- Ensure rescue equipment including throw lines and lifebuoys are available
- Check environmental permits and seasonal restrictions before commencing work
- Use a banksman to guide the machine operator during stone placement
- Record placement patterns and armour stone grades as required by the designer
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- DON'T work on the foreshore without checking the tidal schedule first
- DON'T stand under or near suspended rock armour stones during lifting
- DON'T approach placed stones until the excavator or crane has fully released them
- DON'T enter water or tidal areas without wearing a personal flotation device
- DON'T ignore rising water levels — evacuate to higher ground immediately
- DON'T damage or displace geotextile membranes during armour placement
- DON'T operate plant on unstable foreshore ground without ground assessment
- DON'T disturb protected marine habitats without environmental clearance
- DON'T work alone at tidal or riverside locations at any time
- DON'T allow plant to operate below the safe tide level for that machine
See also: Tidal Working Procedures | Marine Works Safety Awareness
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