Safe Work Practices - work near water

[treemd]

Hey, folks.
One of our clients has asked for our safe work practices, including our practice for work near water. We have over 100 practices and procedures, but until now I had never considered working near water. It's a valid concern, and deserves a work practice document. Rather than re-invent the wheel, I would sure appreciate if anyone had one to share, or even the start of one I could modify.
Thanks in advance...
C

 

[utilityman]

The ultility I work for has a "work near water standard" in place. I beleive this is an OSHA requirement.

If we are working above or near water...even 2". Everyone that is exposed is supposed to wear a life jacket. The job site is to have a life saving ring attached to a rope which is tied off to a secure anchor point. A life skif or row boat is supposed to be on the job site. I'm sure there is other things I missed but thats the majority of things required.
As you know this sounds good on paper but in the "real world" it doesn't happen very often.

 

[sgreanbeans]

Life jacket for 2" water! wow! Wonder what that person was thinking when they wrote that.
This is a valid concern. I live/work around the Mississippi river all the time. Never thought about a boat on a job. I would like to see some as well if anybody has them.