• 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

• 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