Safety
The list below describes basic safety requirements for all personnel (OSU as well as visiting) using the Marine Operations facilities including the dock, buildings and equipment such as forklifts and tools. This list is not intended to be complete but to address common operations. Oregon State University, as an agency of the State of Oregon, is subject to Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations.
- Hardhats are to be worn anytime equipment is being handled overhead by cranes or other lifting devices. This includes loading/unloading using a ship’s crane.
- Work vests or other PFD’s are to be worn by any personnel handling lines for ships or working near the unguarded edge of the wharf, mooring/breasting dolphins or small craft float.
- Personnel are to transfer between vessels and the wharf by a properly rigged brow or gangway. In rare exceptions where personnel may need to transfer in the absence of a brow they shall be wearing a PFD.
- Forklifts and the crane are to be operated only by qualified personnel certified by OSU Marine Operations.
- Tools, particularly power tools, in the machine shop or carpentry shop are to be used only by trained and qualified personnel. (The use of this equipment is limited to OSU Marine Operations and Marine Technician personnel.)
- Welding equipment shall be used only by the Port Engineer or Ship’s engineers or others approved by the Port Engineer.
- Suitable protective equipment including safety glasses, hearing protectors, gloves,etc., shall be worn when using tools or other potentially hazardous equipment.
- Vehicles shall be operated at a speed of no more than 10 mph on the facility.