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CONTRACTOR'S QUALITY CONTROL REPORT (QCR)

D A T E: R E P O R T N O.:

C O N T R A C T N U M B E R A N D N A M E O F C O N T R A C T O R: D E S C R I P T I ON A N D L O C A T I O N O F T H E W O R K:

W E A T H E R C L A S S I F I C A T I O N :

CLASS A

CLASS B

CLASS C

CLASS D

CLASS E

OTHER

C L A S S I F I C A T I O N :

C L A S S

T E M P E R A T U R E :

M A X M I N

P R E C I P I T A T I O N :

I N C H E S

(ER 1180-1-6)

No interruptions of any kind from weather conditions occurring on this or previous shifts.

Weather occurred during this shift that caused a complete stoppage of all work.

Weather occurred during this shift that caused a partial stoppage of work.

Weather overhead excellent or suitable during shift. Work completely stopped due to results of previous adverse weather.

Weather overhead excellent or suitable during shift but work partially stopped due to previous adverse manner.

Explain.

CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTORS AND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK PERFORMED TODAY: (Attach list of items of equipment either idle or working as appropriate.)

1. WORK PERFORMED TODAY: (Indicate location and description of work performed. Refer to work performed by prime and/or subcontractors by letter in Table above.)

2. TYPE AND RESULTS OF INSPECTION: (Indicate whether: P - Preparatory, I - Initial, or F - Follow-up and include satisfactory work completed or deficiencies with action to be taken.)

3. TESTS REQUIRED BY PLANS AND/OR SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMED AND RESULTS OF TESTS:

SAM 696FORM

1 SEP 79 Previous Edition May Be Used Until Exhausted

PURPOSE: Contractors Daily QC Report. Revision necessitated by EIG recommendation

MONTHLY USAGE: 1,500

PRESCRIBING DIRECTIVE: ER 1180-1-6

FUNCTIONAL CODE: 1180 Series - Engineer Contracts a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

g.

4. VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED: (List any instructions given by Government personnel on construction deficiencies.

retesting required, etc., with action to be taken.)

5. REMARKS: (Cover any conflicts in plans, specifications or instructions: acceptability of incoming materials: offsite surveillance activities; progress of work, delays, causes and extent thereof; days of no work with reasons for same.)

6. SAFETY: (Include any infractions of approved safety plan, safety manual or instructions from Government personnel.

Specify corrective action taken.)

CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATION: I certify that the above report is complete and correct and that all material and equipment used, work performed and tests conducted during this reporting period were in strict compliance with the contract plans and specifications except as noted above.

INSPECTOR

CONTRACTOR'S APPROVED AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

CONSTRUCTION SIGN (CORPS OF ENGINEERS DESIGN)

(Use with Fig 5c)

South Atlantic Division Mobile District

Design and Construction Supervised by Name of Project Location: City and State

Design By:

US Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District

Contractor:

Name City and State

The graphic format for this 4’x 6’ sign panel follows the legend guidelines and layout as specified below. The large 4’x 4’ section of panel on the right is to be white with black legend. The 2’x 4’ section of the sign on the left with with the full Corps signature (reverse version) is to be screen printed Communications Red on the White background.

This sign is to be placed with the Safety Performance Sign (See Fig. 5d).

21”3” 3” 42” 3”

4.5” 2”

6.25”

10.5”

2.5” 2”

6”

4.5”

4.5”

6”

2.25”

9.5”

1.875”

7.75”

1.875” 1.875” 1.875”

21”21”3” 3”1” Legend Group 1: One to two-line description of Corps relationship to project Color White Typeface 1.25” Helvehca Regular Maximum line lenth: 19”

Legend Group 2: Division\ District Name Placed below 10.5” Reverse Signature (6” Castle).

Color: White Typeface: 1.25” Helvetica Regular

Legend Group 3: One- to three-line project title legend describes the work beging done under this contract.

Color: Black Typeface: 3” Helvetica Bold Maximum line length: 42”

Legend Group 4: One- to two-line identification of project or facility (civil works) or name of sponsoring department (military).

Color: Black Typeface: 1.5” Helveticia Regular Maximum line length: 42”

Cross-align the first line of Legend Group 4 with the first line of the Corps Signature (US Army Corps) as shown.

Legend Groups 5a-b: One- to five-line identification of prime contractors including: type (arcthitect, general contractor, etc.), corporate or firm name, city, state.

Use of Legend Group 5 is optional.

Color: Black Typeface: 1.25” Helvetica Regular Maximum line length: 21”

All typography is flush left and rag right, upper and lower case with initial capitals only as shown.

Letter- and word-spacing to follow Corps standands

Sign Type

Legend Size

Panel Size

Post Size

Specification Code

Mounting Height

Color Bkg/Lgd

CID-01 Various 4’ x 6’ 4” x 4” HDO-3 48” WH-RD/BK

All Construction Project Identication signs and Safety Performance signs are to be fabricated and installed as described below. The signs are to be erected at a location designated by the contracting officer and shall conform to size, format.

and typographic standards.

Shown below the mounting diagram is a panel layout grid with spaces provided for project information. Photocopy this page and use as a worksheet when pre-paring sign Legend orders.

The sign panels are to be fabricated from .75” High Density Overlay Plywood.

Sign graphics to be prepared on a white non-reflective vinyl film with positionable adhesive backing.

All graphics except for the Communications Red background with Corps signature on the project sign are to die-cut or computer cut nonreflective vinyl, pre-spaced legends prepared in the sizes and typefaces specified and applied to the background panel following the graphic formats shown.

Drill and insert six (6) .375 T-nuts from the front face of the HDO sign panel.

Position holes as shown. Flange of T-nut to be flush with sign face

Sign uprights to be structural grade 4” x 4” treated Douglas Fur or Southern Yellow Pine.

No 1 or better. Post to be 12’ long Drill six (6) .375” mounting holes in uprights to align with T-nuts in sign panel. Countersink (5”) back of hole to accept socket head cap screw ( 4” x .375” ).

The 2’ x 4’ Communications Red panel (to match PMS-032) with full Corps signature (reverse version) is to be screen printed on the white background identification of the District / Division may be applied under the signature with white cut vinyl letters prepared to Corps standards

Apply Graphic panel to prepared HDO plywood panel following manufactures instructions

Assemble sign panel and uprights. Imbed assembled sign panel and uprights in 4’ hole. Local soil conditions and/or wind loading may require bolting additional 2” x 4” structs on inside face of uprights to reinforce installation shown.

FABRICATION AND MOUNTING GUIDELINES

4’

4’

8”

Construction Project Sign Legend Group 1

Legend Group 2 Division/District Names

Legend Group 3 Project Title

Legend Group 4 Facility Name

Legend Group 5a: Contractor/A&E

Safety Performance Sign Legend Group 1: Project Title

Legend Group 5b: Contractor/A&E

Legend Group 2: Contractor/A&E fig5c

Fig. 5d

Safety is a Job Requirement

DATE TRANSMITTAL NO.

TO: FROM: CONTRACT NO. CHECK ONE:

THIS IS A NEW TRANSMITTAL

THIS IS A RESUBMITTAL OF

TRANSMITTAL ___________

PROJECT TITLE AND LOCATION

SPEC.

PARA. NO.

DRAWING

SHEET NO.

a. c. d. e. f. g. h. I.

REMARKS

NAME AND SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTOR

ENCLOSURES RETURNED (List by Item No.) NAME, TITLE AND SIGNATURE OF APPROVING AUTHORITY DATE

ENG FORM 4025, OCT 99 (ER 415-1-10) EDITION OF AUG 89 IS OBSOLETE SHEET _____ OF _____ (Proponent: CEMP-CE)

DESCRIPTION OF ITEM SUBMITTED

(Type size, model number/etc.)

MFG OR CONTR.

CAT., CURVE

DRAWING OR

BROCHURE NO.

(See instruction no. 8)

NO. OF

COPIES

TRANSMITTAL OF SHOP DRAWINGS, EQUIPMENT DATA, MATERIAL SAMPLES, OR

MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE

(Read instruction on the reverse side prior to initiating this form)

I certify that the above submitted items have been reviewed in detail and are correct and in strict conformance with the contract drawings and specifications except as other wise stated.

SECTION II - APPROVAL ACTION

SPECIFICATION SEC. NO. (Cover only one section with each transmital)

SECTION I - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS (This section will be initiated by the contractor)

FOR

CONTRACTOR

USE CODE

VARIATION

(See instruction No.

6)

FOR

CE

USE

CODE

b.

CONTRACT REFERENCE

DOCUMENT

ITEM

NO.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

A -- Approved as submitted. E --

B -- Approved, except as noted on drawings. F --

C -- Approved, except as noted on drawings. FX -- Refer to attached sheet resubmission required

D -- Will be returned by separate correspondence. G --

10.

Other (Specify)

Approval of items does not relieve the contractor from complying with all the requirements of the contract plans and specifications.

Receipt acknowledge.

Receipt acknowledged, does not comply as noted with contract requirements.

Section 1 will be initiated by the Contractor in the required number of copies.

Each transmittal shall be numbered consecutively in the space provided for "Transmittal No.". This number, in addition to the contract number, will form a serial number for identifying each submittal. For new submittals or resubmits mark the appropriate box; on resubmittals, insert transmittal number of last submission as well as the new submittal number.

The "Item No." will be the same "Item No." as indicated on ENG FORM 4288 for each entry on this form.

addition they will ensure enclosures are indicated and attached to the form prior to return to the contractor. The Contractor will assign action codes as indicated below

Submittals requiring expeditious handling will be submitted on a separate form.

Separate transmittal form will be used for submittals under separate sections of the specifications.

When a sample of material or Manufacturer's Certificate of Compliance is transmitted, indicate "Sample" or "Certificate" in column c, Section I.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approving authority will assign action codes as indicated below in space provided in Section I, column i to each item submitted. In

Disapproved (See attached).

INSTRUCTIONS

A check shall be placed in the "Variation" column when a submittal is not in accordance with the plans and specifications--also, a written statement to that effect

THE FOLLOWING ACTION CODES ARE GIVEN TO ITEMS SUBMITTED

in Section I, column g, to each item submitted.

shall be included in the space provided for "Remarks".

Form is self-transmittal, letter of transmittal is not required.

No. 5

SAD Form 1437a-R Previous editions may be used for contract submittals prior to Nov 03.

Reference: EM 385-1-1, 3 November 2003 edition.

SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR FLOATING PLANT

Contract # and title:

Contractor: Subcontractor:

Plant Name: Owner:

Superintendent: Captain:

Engineer: Number in crew:

Contract inspector: Date inspected:

This checklist references EM 385 1-1, revised 3 November 2003 Yes No N/A

1. Is a copy of the current USCG Form 835 available for plants regulated by USCG? (19.A.01)

2. Is documentation of an accredited marine surveyor (SAMS or NAMS) available for non-USCG inspected plants? (19.A.01)

3. Do all officers and crew posses an appropriate USCG license or USACE license and certification? (19.A.02)

4. Are periodic inspections and test records of all floating plant, equipment, and machinery available as part of the official project file?

(19.A.01)

5. Is there a severe weather plan which contains the following available?

(19.A.03)

a. A description of potential types of severe weather hazards and steps to guard against the hazards?

b. The time frame for implementing the plan?

c. The name and location of the safe harbor?

d. The name of the vessels which will be used to move any non-self propelled plant, and their type, capacity, speed, and availability?

e. River gage readings at which floating plant must be moved away from dams, river structures, etc. to safe areas?

6. Is the station bill conspicuously posted throughout the vessel?

(19.A.04)

Yes No N/A

7. Has each crewmember been given a written description of their emergency duties and are they familiar with them? (19.A.04)

8. Have the following drills and tests been recorded in the station log?

(19.A.04)

a. Abandon ship drill?

b. Fire drill?

c. Man overboard drill?

d. Pump shell or pipe rupture?

e. Hull failure?

f. Emergency power and lighting tests?

g. Bimonthly emergency power generator tests?

h. Bimonthly emergency lighting storage batteries tests?

Note: First set of drills shall be conducted within 24 hours of occupancy or commencement of work.

9. Are material safety data sheets (MSDSs) available for all hazardous materials on board? (06.B.01)

10. Are employees trained to handle hazardous materials? (06.B.01)

11. Are at least two employees on each shift certified in CPR and first aid? (03.A.02)

12. Is there a first aid log at each first aid station? (01.D.04)

13. Are first aid kits located in a readily accessible location and adequately stocked? (03.B.01 & .02)

14. Is there an adequate supply of approved, potable drinking water available? (02.A.01)

15. Are outlets dispensing non-potable water clearly marked “Water Unfit For Drinking, Washing or Cooking”? (02.A.07)

16. Are the proper numbers of toilets, washbasins and showers provided? (02.B.06 & .07)

SAD Form 1437a-R Previous editions may be used for contract submittals prior to Nov 03.

17. Are water, soap, and a means of drying available? (02.C.02) Yes No N/A

18. Is the latest information published by the USCG regarding aids to navigation available on board the vessel? (19.A.11)

19. Is the vessel equipped with: (19.A.05)

a. Fenders?

b. Axes or other emergency cutting equipment?

c. An appropriate navigational signal device?

d. General alarm system operated from primary electrical system with standby batteries on trickle charge?

e. Easily accessible emergency controls that are adequately protected against accidental operation?

f. Explosion-proof lights around gasoline and oil barges or other locations where a fire or explosive hazard exists?

g. Interconnected emergency alarms?

h. Smoke alarms in living quarters?

i. Carbon Dioxide CO monitors in all occupied spaces?

j. Doors that open from both sides?

k. Clearly marked emergency exits?

l. Emergency stops for prime movers operating a dredge pump?

m. GFCI protection on grounded 120 or 240-volt systems in toilet/shower spaces, galley, machinery spaces, weather deck, exterior or near any sinks?

n. Properly maintained and identified watertight compartments?

20. Fuel systems: (19.A.06)

a. Are tanks or lines free of gauge glasses or try cocks?

b. Do all fuel tanks have shutoff valves that can be operated outside the compartment in which the tank is located and outside the engine compartment and outside the house bulkheads at or above the weather deck?

c. Is there a shut off valve at the engine end of the fuel lines that are 6 feet or more in length and can it be operated from outside the house bulkheads at or above the weather deck?

d. Overboard discharge?

SAD Form 1437a-R Previous editions may be used for contract submittals prior to Nov 03.

d. Are all carburetors on gasoline engines equipped with a backfire trap or flame arrestor?

e. Are all carburetors (except downdraft type) equipped with a drip pan, with flame screen, which is continuously emptied by suction from the intake manifold or if permitted by the overboard discharge?

f. Are fuel storage tanks diked or curbed IAW NAVFAC DM-22? If not are portable tanks used IAW USCG requirements in 46 CFR Parts 64 and 98.3?

Yes No N/A

21. Are cables which cross the waterways between floating plants or between plant and mooring marked? (19.A.07)

22. Is there a fire and emergency warning system (or an established fire watch) on all vessels where people are quartered? (19.A.07)

23. Are all floors, decks, and bilge’s free of accumulation of fuel and grease? (19.A.07)

24. Are there holdbacks or rings available to secure equipment during rough weather? (19.A.07)

25. Are all deck openings, elevated surfaces, and similar locations provided with guardrails, bulwarks, or taut cable guard lines? (19.A.07)

26. Are all rotating machinery, hot pipes, and moving cables guarded against accidental contact? (16.B.03)

27. Are hazardous energy control procedures available to insure that machinery will not be operated while greasing or making repairs?

(12.A.01 & 16.A.08)

28. Are decks free of tripping hazards or adequately marked in yellow?

(19.A.07)

29. Is all deck cargo carried on fuel barges placed on dunnage?

(19.A.07)

30. Are all pieces of floating plants operating as one unit securely fastened together with no openings (or with guarded openings)?

(19.A.07)

31. Is there a list of confined spaces available? (19.A.08)

32. Are all permitted required confined spaces labeled? (19.A.08) Yes No N/A

33. Are engine spaces housing internal combustion engines having electric spark ignition systems equipped with exhaust fans? (19.A.10)

34. Are all machinery spaces and non-diesel fuel tanks compartments equipped with at least 2 ventilators, fitted with fans? (19.A.10)

35. Are the following spaces provided with an adequate natural ventilation system? (19.A.10)

a. Spaces containing a portable fuel tank?

b. Living spaces or galley?

c. Other compartment spaces?

36. Do vent intakes extend to within 1 foot of the bottom of the compartment? (19.A.10)

37. Is suitable eye protection provided at battery charging stations?

(05.B.01 & .05)

38. Are eye wash stations provided at battery charging stations? (6.B.02)

39. Are flammable items such as paint and thinners properly stored?

(9.B)

40. Are gasoline and other flammable liquids properly stored, dispensed, and handled? (09.B.01-.30)

41. Does all electrical wiring meet requirements of USCG-259, the National Electrical Safety Code and the National Electric Code?

(11.A.01)

42. Are insulated mats provided at locations where machinery has exposed live parts? (11.A.07)

43. Are switch and transformer banks adequately protected and marked to keep unauthorized personnel out of the danger area? (11.A.02)

44. Are portable electric tools grounded by a multiconductor cord with an identified conductor and a multicontact polarized plug-in receptacle?

(11.C.01) SAD Form 1437a-R Previous editions may be used for contract submittals prior to Nov 03.

45. Are ground fault circuit interrupters provided in locations where portable tools could be used? (11.C.05)

Yes No N/A

46. Are flexible cords protected in work area, appropriately secured or suspended and are they used for appropriate usages? (11.A.03 and Table 11-1)

47. Are all means of access properly secured, guarded and free of slipping and tripping hazards? (19.B.01)

48. Are all working decks, stair treads, ship ladders, platforms, catwalks, and walkways, provided with non-slip surfaces? (19.B.01)

49. Are grab bars provided on the sides of super structure of tugs, tenders, and launches except where railings are present? (19.B.01)

50. Are double rung or flat tread type Jacob’s ladders restricted to use only when no safer form of access is practical? (19.B.01)

51. Is there a safe means for boarding or leaving the vessel? Note:

Walking on rip-rap should be avoided where practical (19.B.02)

52. Is there a stairway, ladder, ramp, gangway, or personnel hoist provided at all personnel points of access with breaks of 19” or more in elevation?

(19.B.02)

53. Are gangways and ramps: (19.B.02)

a. Secured at one end by at least one point on each side with lines or chains to prevent overturning?

b. Supported at the other end in such a manner as to support them and their normal loads in the event they slid off their supports?

c. Placed at an angle no greater than that recommended by the manufacturer?

d. Provided with a standard guardrail?

54. Are stairs or permanent inclined ladders provided for vertical access between decks? (9.B.03) SAD Form 1437a-R Previous editions may be used for contract submittals prior to Nov 03.

55. Is there at least 2 feet of clearance on outboard edges used for passageways? (19.B.3)

Yes No N/A

56. Is the vessel equipped with at least one portable or permanent ladder with at least one portable or permanent ladder with which to rescue a person in the water? (19.B.04)

57. Are there at least 2 means of escape from all assembly, sleeping and messing areas on the plant? (19.B.04)

58. Are all means of access maintained safe and functional? (19.B.04)

59. Are all floating pipelines used as walkways equipped with a walkway which is at least 20” wide and has a handrail on at least one side? (19.B.05)

60. Are floating pipelines that are not intended as walkways barricaded on both ends?(19B.05)

61. Are positive measures taken to raise and secure the ladder and to block suction and discharge lines during maintenance on pumps and suction or discharge lines? (19.D.01)

62. Do floating or trestle supported dredge pipelines display the following lights at night and in periods of restricted visibility: (19.D.02 and 33 CFR 88.13)

a. One row of yellow lights that :

(1) Flash 50-70 times per minute?

(2) Are visible all around the horizon?

(3) Are visible for at least 2 miles on a clear night?

(4) Are between 3-10 feet above the water?

(5) Are approximately evenly spaced?

(6) Are not more than 30 feet apart where the pipeline crosses a navigable channel?

(7) Are sufficient in number to clearly show the pipeline’s length and course?

b. Two red lights at each end of the pipeline (including ends in a channel where the pipeline is separated to allow vessels to pass) that:

(1) Are visible all around the horizon?

(2) Are visible for at least 2 miles on a clear dark night?

(3) Are 3 feet apart in a vertical line with the lower light at the same height above the water as the flashing yellow light?

SAD Form 1437a-R Previous editions may be used for contract submittals prior to Nov 03.

63. Is the dredge designed such that a failure or rupture of any dredge pump component including the pipe shall not cause the dredge to sink?

(19.D.04)

Yes No N/A

64. Is submerged pipeline resting on the bottom where it crosses the navigation channel and is it and the anchoring system no higher than the required project depth? (19.D.03)

65. Is buoyant or semi-buoyant pipeline fully submerged and on the bottom? (19.D.03)

66. Is raised pipeline adequately marked? (19.D.03)

67. Is a bilge alarm or shutdown interface available on any dredge with the dredge pump below the waterline? (19.D.07)

68. Are two positive means available to secure “stone boxes” when the boxes are under positive pressure? (19.D.08)

69. Dredge Disposal Sites (19.D.09)

a. Is there an adequate supply of drinking water?

b. Are toilet facilities provided?

c. Disposal area watchmen certified in CPR and first aid?

d. Is at least one 16-unit first-aid kit available?

70. Scows and Barges

a. Are scows dumping in open ocean waters equipped with remote opening devices to preclude the transfer of personnel between vessels?

b. Is a safety means of transferring personnel between the towing vessels and scow provided?

c. Have contractors identified general and site-specific adverse weather and sea conditions under which the towing of scows and cargo barges is prohibited?

d. Do all barges and scows comply with 46 CFR 174.010 through

174.020 for intact stability of deck cargo barges?

e. Are fall protection devices and equipment listed in 21.A.15 used on scows and open barges to prevent employees transiting between the stern and bow of the vessel from fallings into the hopper or falling off the side of the vessel to the structure located 6 feet for more below?

SAD Form 1437a-R Previous editions may be used for contract submittals prior to Nov 03.

Contractor inspector signature

Contractor QC/safety officer/project manager signature

SAD Form 1437a-R Previous editions may be used for contract submittals prior to Nov 03.

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CONSTRUCTION SIGN (CORPS OF ENGINEERS DESIGN)

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South Atlantic Division Mobile District

Design and Construction Supervised by Name of Project Location: City and State

Design By:

US Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District

Contractor:

Name City and State

The graphic format for this 4’x 6’ sign panel follows the legend guidelines and layout as specified below. The large 4’x 4’ section of panel on the right is to be white with black legend. The 2’x 4’ section of the sign on the left with with the full Corps signature (reverse version) is to be screen printed Communications Red on the White background.

This sign is to be placed with the Safety Performance Sign (See Fig. 5d).

21”3” 3” 42” 3”

4.5” 2”

6.25”

10.5”

2.5” 2”

6”

4.5”

4.5”

6”

2.25”

9.5”

1.875”

7.75”

1.875” 1.875” 1.875”

21”21”3” 3”1” Legend Group 1: One to two-line description of Corps relationship to project Color White Typeface 1.25” Helvehca Regular Maximum line lenth: 19”

Legend Group 2: Division\ District Name Placed below 10.5” Reverse Signature (6” Castle).

Color: White Typeface: 1.25” Helvetica Regular

Legend Group 3: One- to three-line project title legend describes the work beging done under this contract.

Color: Black Typeface: 3” Helvetica Bold Maximum line length: 42”

Legend Group 4: One- to two-line identification of project or facility (civil works) or name of sponsoring department (military).

Color: Black Typeface: 1.5” Helveticia Regular Maximum line length: 42”

Cross-align the first line of Legend Group 4 with the first line of the Corps Signature (US Army Corps) as shown.

Legend Groups 5a-b: One- to five-line identification of prime contractors including: type (arcthitect, general contractor, etc.), corporate or firm name, city, state.

Use of Legend Group 5 is optional.

Color: Black Typeface: 1.25” Helvetica Regular Maximum line length: 21”

All typography is flush left and rag right, upper and lower case with initial capitals only as shown.

Letter- and word-spacing to follow Corps standands

Sign Type

Legend Size

Panel Size

Post Size

Specification Code

Mounting Height

Color Bkg/Lgd

CID-01 Various 4’ x 6’ 4” x 4” HDO-3 48” WH-RD/BK

All Construction Project Identication signs and Safety Performance signs are to be fabricated and installed as described below. The signs are to be erected at a location designated by the contracting officer and shall conform to size, format.

and typographic standards.

Shown below the mounting diagram is a panel layout grid with spaces provided for project information. Photocopy this page and use as a worksheet when pre-paring sign Legend orders.

The sign panels are to be fabricated from .75” High Density Overlay Plywood.

Sign graphics to be prepared on a white non-reflective vinyl film with positionable adhesive backing.

All graphics except for the Communications Red background with Corps signature on the project sign are to die-cut or computer cut nonreflective vinyl, pre-spaced legends prepared in the sizes and typefaces specified and applied to the background panel following the graphic formats shown.

Drill and insert six (6) .375 T-nuts from the front face of the HDO sign panel.

Position holes as shown. Flange of T-nut to be flush with sign face

Sign uprights to be structural grade 4” x 4” treated Douglas Fur or Southern Yellow Pine.

No 1 or better. Post to be 12’ long Drill six (6) .375” mounting holes in uprights to align with T-nuts in sign panel. Countersink (5”) back of hole to accept socket head cap screw ( 4” x .375” ).

The 2’ x 4’ Communications Red panel (to match PMS-032) with full Corps signature (reverse version) is to be screen printed on the white background identification of the District / Division may be applied under the signature with white cut vinyl letters prepared to Corps standards

Apply Graphic panel to prepared HDO plywood panel following manufactures instructions

Assemble sign panel and uprights. Imbed assembled sign panel and uprights in 4’ hole. Local soil conditions and/or wind loading may require bolting additional 2” x 4” structs on inside face of uprights to reinforce installation shown.

FABRICATION AND MOUNTING GUIDELINES

4’

4’

8”

Construction Project Sign Legend Group 1

Legend Group 2 Division/District Names

Legend Group 3 Project Title

Legend Group 4 Facility Name

Legend Group 5a: Contractor/A&E

Safety Performance Sign Legend Group 1: Project Title

Legend Group 5b: Contractor/A&E

Legend Group 2: Contractor/A&E fig5c

Fig. 5d

Safety is a Job Requirement

SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR FLOATING PLANT

Contract # and title:

Contractor:

Subcontractor:

Plant Name:

Owner:

Superintendent: Captain:

Engineer:

Number in crew:

Contract inspector:

Date inspected:

This checklist references EM 385 1-1, revised 3 November 2003 Yes No N/A

1. Is a copy of the current USCG Form 835 available for plants regulated by USCG? (19.A.01)

2. Is documentation of an accredited marine surveyor (SAMS or NAMS) available for non-USCG inspected plants? (19.A.01)

3. Do all officers and crew posses an appropriate USCG license or USACE license and certification? (19.A.02)

4. Are periodic inspections and test records of all floating plant, equipment, and machinery available as part of the official project file?

(19.A.01)

5. Is there a severe weather plan which contains the following available?

(19.A.03)

a. A description of potential types of severe weather hazards and steps to guard against the hazards?

b. The time frame for implementing the plan?

c. The name and location of the safe harbor?

d. The name of the vessels which will be used to move any non-self propelled plant, and their type, capacity, speed, and availability?

e. River gage readings at which floating plant must be moved away from dams, river structures, etc. to safe areas?

6. Is the station bill conspicuously posted throughout the vessel?

7. Has each crewmember been given a written description of their emergency duties and are they familiar with them? (19.A.04)

8. Have the following drills and tests been recorded in the station log?

a. Abandon ship drill?

b. Fire drill?

c. Man overboard drill?

d. Pump shell or pipe rupture?

e. Hull failure?

f. Emergency power and lighting tests?

g. Bimonthly emergency power generator tests?

h. Bimonthly emergency lighting storage batteries tests?

Note: First set of drills shall be conducted within 24 hours of occupancy or commencement of work.

9. Are material safety data sheets (MSDSs) available for all hazardous materials on board? (06.B.01)

10. Are employees trained to handle hazardous materials? (06.B.01)

11. Are at least two employees on each shift certified in CPR and first aid? (03.A.02)

12. Is there a first aid log at each first aid station? (01.D.04)

13. Are first aid kits located in a readily accessible location and adequately stocked? (03.B.01 & .02)

14. Is there an adequate supply of approved, potable drinking water available? (02.A.01)

15. Are outlets dispensing non-potable water clearly marked “Water Unfit For Drinking, Washing or Cooking”? (02.A.07)

16. Are the proper numbers of toilets, washbasins and showers provided? (02.B.06 & .07)

17. Are water, soap, and a means of drying available? (02.C.02)

18. Is the latest information published by the USCG regarding aids to navigation available on board the vessel? (19.A.11)

19. Is the vessel equipped with: (19.A.05)

a. Fenders?

b. Axes or other emergency cutting equipment?

c. An appropriate navigational signal device?

d. General alarm system operated from primary electrical system with standby batteries on trickle charge?

e. Easily accessible emergency controls that are adequately protected against accidental operation?

f. Explosion-proof lights around gasoline and oil barges or other locations where a fire or explosive hazard exists?

g. Interconnected emergency alarms?

h. Smoke alarms in living quarters?

i. Carbon Dioxide CO monitors in all occupied spaces?

j. Doors that open from both sides?

k. Clearly marked emergency exits?

l. Emergency stops for prime movers operating a dredge pump?

m. GFCI protection on grounded 120 or 240-volt systems in toilet/shower spaces, galley, machinery spaces, weather deck, exterior or near any sinks?

n. Properly maintained and identified watertight compartments?

20. Fuel systems: (19.A.06)

a. Are tanks or lines free of gauge glasses or try cocks?

b. Do all fuel tanks have shutoff valves that can be operated outside the compartment in which the tank is located and outside the engine compartment and outside the house bulkheads at or above the weather deck?

c. Is there a shut off valve at the engine end of the fuel lines that are 6 feet or more in length and can it be operated from outside the house bulkheads at or above the weather deck?

d. Overboard discharge?

d. Are all carburetors on gasoline engines equipped with a backfire trap or flame arrestor?

e. Are all carburetors (except downdraft type) equipped with a drip pan, with flame screen, which is continuously emptied by suction from the intake manifold or if permitted by the overboard discharge?

f. Are fuel storage tanks diked or curbed IAW NAVFAC DM-22? If not are portable tanks used IAW USCG requirements in 46 CFR Parts 64 and 98.3?

21. Are cables which cross the waterways between floating plants or between plant and mooring marked? (19.A.07)

22. Is there a fire and emergency warning system (or an established fire watch) on all vessels where people are quartered? (19.A.07)

23. Are all floors, decks, and bilge’s free of accumulation of fuel and grease? (19.A.07)

24. Are there holdbacks or rings available to secure equipment during rough weather? (19.A.07)

25. Are all deck openings, elevated surfaces, and similar locations provided with guardrails, bulwarks, or taut cable guard lines? (19.A.07)

26. Are all rotating machinery, hot pipes, and moving cables guarded against accidental contact? (16.B.03)

27. Are hazardous energy control procedures available to insure that machinery will not be operated while greasing or making repairs?

(12.A.01 & 16.A.08)

28. Are decks free of tripping hazards or adequately marked in yellow?

(19.A.07)

29. Is all deck cargo carried on fuel barges placed on dunnage?

30. Are all pieces of floating plants operating as one unit securely fastened together with no openings (or with guarded openings)?

31. Is there a list of confined spaces available? (19.A.08)

32. Are all permitted required confined spaces labeled? (19.A.08) Yes No N/A

33. Are engine spaces housing internal combustion engines having electric spark ignition systems equipped with exhaust fans? (19.A.10)

34. Are all machinery spaces and non-diesel fuel tanks compartments equipped with at least 2 ventilators, fitted with fans? (19.A.10)

35. Are the following spaces provided with an adequate natural ventilation system? (19.A.10)

a. Spaces containing a portable fuel tank?

b. Living spaces or galley?

c. Other compartment spaces?

36. Do vent intakes extend to within 1 foot of the bottom of the compartment? (19.A.10)

37. Is suitable eye protection provided at battery charging stations?

(05.B.01 & .05)

38. Are eye wash stations provided at battery charging stations? (6.B.02)

39. Are flammable items such as paint and thinners properly stored?

(9.B)

40. Are gasoline and other flammable liquids properly stored, dispensed, and handled? (09.B.01-.30)

41. Does all electrical wiring meet requirements of USCG-259, the National Electrical Safety Code and the National Electric Code?

(11.A.01)

42. Are insulated mats provided at locations where machinery has exposed live parts? (11.A.07)

43. Are switch and transformer banks adequately protected and marked to keep unauthorized personnel out of the danger area? (11.A.02)

44. Are portable electric tools grounded by a multiconductor cord with an identified conductor and a multicontact polarized plug-in receptacle?

(11.C.01)

45. Are ground fault circuit interrupters provided in locations where portable tools could be used? (11.C.05)

46. Are flexible cords protected in work area, appropriately secured or suspended and are they used for appropriate usages? (11.A.03 and Table 11-1)

47. Are all means of access properly secured, guarded and free of slipping and tripping hazards? (19.B.01)

48. Are all working decks, stair treads, ship ladders, platforms, catwalks, and walkways, provided with non-slip surfaces? (19.B.01)

49. Are grab bars provided on the sides of super structure of tugs, tenders, and launches except where railings are present? (19.B.01)

50. Are double rung or flat tread type Jacob’s ladders restricted to use only when no safer form of access is practical? (19.B.01)

51. Is there a safe means for boarding or leaving the vessel? Note:

Walking on rip-rap should be avoided where practical (19.B.02)

52. Is there a stairway, ladder, ramp, gangway, or personnel hoist provided at all personnel points of access with breaks of 19” or more in elevation?

(19.B.02)

53. Are gangways and ramps: (19.B.02)

a. Secured at one end by at least one point on each side with lines or chains to prevent overturning?

b. Supported at the other end in such a manner as to support them and their normal loads in the event they slid off their supports?

c. Placed at an angle no greater than that recommended by the manufacturer?

d. Provided with a standard guardrail?

54. Are stairs or permanent inclined ladders provided for vertical access between decks? (9.B.03)

55. Is there at least 2 feet of clearance on outboard edges used for passageways? (19.B.3)

56. Is the vessel equipped with at least one portable or permanent ladder with at least one portable or permanent ladder with which to rescue a person in the water? (19.B.04)

57. Are there at least 2 means of escape from all assembly, sleeping and messing areas on the plant? (19.B.04)

58. Are all means of access maintained safe and functional? (19.B.04)

59. Are all floating pipelines used as walkways equipped with a walkway which is at least 20” wide and has a handrail on at least one side? (19.B.05)

60. Are floating pipelines that are not intended as walkways barricaded on both ends?(19B.05)

61. Are positive measures taken to raise and secure the ladder and to block suction and discharge lines during maintenance on pumps and suction or discharge lines? (19.D.01)

62. Do floating or trestle supported dredge pipelines display the following lights at night and in periods of restricted visibility: (19.D.02 and 33 CFR 88.13)

a. One row of yellow lights that :

(1) Flash 50-70 times per minute?

(2) Are visible all around the horizon?

(3) Are visible for at least 2 miles on a clear night?

(4) Are between 3-10 feet above the water?

(5) Are approximately evenly spaced?

(6) Are not more than 30 feet apart where the pipeline crosses a navigable channel?

(7) Are sufficient in number to clearly show the pipeline’s length and course?

b. Two red lights at each end of the pipeline (including ends in a channel where the pipeline is separated to allow vessels to pass) that:

(1) Are visible all around the horizon?

(2) Are visible for at least 2 miles on a clear dark night?

(3) Are 3 feet apart in a vertical line with the lower light at the same height above the water as the flashing yellow light?

63. Is the dredge designed such that a failure or rupture of any dredge pump component including the pipe shall not cause the dredge to sink?

(19.D.04)

64. Is submerged pipeline resting on the bottom where it crosses the navigation channel and is it and the anchoring system no higher than the required project depth? (19.D.03)

65. Is buoyant or semi-buoyant pipeline fully submerged and on the bottom? (19.D.03)

66. Is raised pipeline adequately marked? (19.D.03)

67. Is a bilge alarm or shutdown interface available on any dredge with the dredge pump below the waterline? (19.D.07)

68. Are two positive means available to secure “stone boxes” when the boxes are under positive pressure? (19.D.08)

69. Dredge Disposal Sites (19.D.09)

a. Is there an adequate supply of drinking water?

b. Are toilet facilities provided?

c. Disposal area watchmen certified in CPR and first aid?

d. Is at least one 16-unit first-aid kit available?

70. Scows and Barges

a. Are scows dumping in open ocean waters equipped with remote opening devices to preclude the transfer of personnel between vessels?

b. Is a safety means of transferring personnel between the towing vessels and scow provided?

c. Have contractors identified general and site-specific adverse weather and sea conditions under which the towing of scows and cargo barges is prohibited?

d. Do all barges and scows comply with 46 CFR 174.010 through

174.020 for intact stability of deck cargo barges?

e. Are fall protection devices and equipment listed in 21.A.15 used on scows and open barges to prevent employees transiting between the stern and bow of the vessel from fallings into the hopper or falling off the side of the vessel to the structure located 6 feet for more below?

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