• Wear a PFD at all times when working on quay edges or over water during installation
• Use planned lifting operations with exclusion zones for all heavy mooring components
• Check tidal conditions and plan work windows for access and component positioning
• Ensure rescue equipment is positioned and accessible at the immediate work location
• Brief all workers on the emergency rescue plan before starting quayside operations
• Use tag lines to control heavy fender units and prevent swinging during crane placement
• Install anchor bolts and fixings to the design specification and torque requirements
• Maintain safe standoff distances during fender placement to prevent crush injuries
• Use water suppression when drilling into concrete quay structures to control silica dust
• Inspect all lifting equipment and rigging accessories before each lift operation

• DON'T work on quay edges without wearing a correctly fitted personal flotation device
• DON'T stand between a fender unit and the quay wall during crane placement operations
• DON'T carry out lifts without a specific lift plan for each mooring or fender component
• DON'T work over water from boats without trained crew and vessel safety checks
• DON'T ignore tidal changes that may cut off access or alter working platform levels
• DON'T drill into quay walls without checking for embedded reinforcement and services
• DON'T use underrated fixings or anchors that do not meet the design specification
• DON'T leave rescue equipment in the vehicle — position it at the quayside work area
• DON'T lift heavy mooring components without tag lines controlling the load's swing
• DON'T carry out installation in high winds or sea states that make crane lifts unsafe

See also: Marine Works Safety Awareness | Working on Quays and Jetties