Marine and Barge Operations
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Talking points
- Personal flotation devices (PFDs) are required for workers over or adjacent to water where the danger of drowning exists — generally within 25 feet of water's edge.
- Ring buoys with at least 90 feet of line must be provided every 200 feet along the water's edge.
- A rescue skiff must be immediately available at locations where workers are over water. 'Available' means crewed, fueled, and ready to deploy.
- Barge decks are walking-working surfaces — keep them clear of tripping hazards, and ensure guardrails are in place on open edges.
- Weather and water conditions can change quickly. Monitor forecasts and suspend operations during severe weather, high winds, or dangerous currents.
Ask the crew
Is everyone near the water wearing a PFD right now — and where is the nearest ring buoy and rescue skiff?
Standards this talk is built on
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