SAFE DIVE OPERATIONS PLAN

ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
PLAN
For:

PENCO ENVIRONMENTAL
HOTEL PIERS , , AND SURVEY
(b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A)

American Marine Corporation

65 N Nimitz Hwy, Pier 14
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Phone (808) 545-5190, Fax (808) 538- 1703

Signed_ Zachary Dixon_____

Dated ___8 FEB 2021_____

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. DIVE OPERATIONS PLAN……………………………………4

A) DATE OF DIVE PLAN REVISION………………………………………….4

B) PERSONEL PREPARING THE PLAN ……………………………………..4
C) NAMES AND DUTIES OF ON-SITE DIVE TEAM MEMBERS……………..4
D) LIST OF DIVING EQUIPMENT TO BE USED………………………………..7
E) TYPE OF DIVING PLATFORM TO BE USED………………………………..9
F) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE MISSION………………………………9
G) DATE(S), TIME(S), DURATION AND LOCATION OF OPERATION……..10
H) DIVING MODE USED……………………………………………………………10
I) NATURE OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY THE DIVERS……………..11
J) ANTICIPATED SURFACE AND UNDERWATER CONDITIONS………….12
K) MAXIMUM SINGLE DIVE BOTTOM TIME FOR THE PLANNED
DEPTH OF DIVE …………………………………………………………………13
L) NAME OF EACH PERSON DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN TOPSIDE
ASSISTANCE/SUPPORT TO THE DIVE TEAM………………………………14
M) MEANS OF DIRECT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE DIVE SITE
AND THE PROJECT OFFICE……………………………………………………15
N) PLANS SUBMITTED FOR CONTRACTOR OPERATIONS SHALL
ALSO INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE CONTRACTOR (AND DIVING
SUBCONTRACTOR IF APPLICABLE), CONTRACT NUMBER, AND
NAMES AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR KEY PERSONNEL……….15

II. ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS…………………….. 16-36

III. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN………………37

A) NEAREST OPERATIONAL RECOMPRESSION CHAMBER……………….37

B) NEAREST HOSPITAL……………………………………………………………37
C) NEAREST USCG RESCUE COORDINATION CENTER…………………….37
D) NAMES OF DIRECTLY INVOLVED PERSONNEL…………………………..38
E) COMMUNICATIONS……………………………………………………………..38
F) MEANS OF ACTIVATING EMERGENCY SERVICES……………………….38
G) EMERGENCY VICTIM TRANSPORT PLAN………………………………….38
H) PROCEDURES TO DEAL WITH ENTRAPPED/ FOULED DIVER…………39
I) )ACTION UPON LOSS OF VITAL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT…………………39
J) ACTION UPON LOSS OF AIR SUPPLY………………………………………..39
K) ACTION UPON LOSS OF COMMUNICATIONS……………………………...39
L) LOST DIVER PLAN……………………………………………………………….39

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 M) INJURED DIVER PLAN……………………………………………………………40
N) ACTIONS UPON DISCOVERY OF FIRE………………………………………....40
O) DIVER BLOW UP/ RAPID ASCENT TO SURFACE…………………………….40
P) DIVER LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS……………………………………………....40
Q) INJURY/ILLNESS OF MEMBER OF SURFACE CREW WITH DIVER IN
THE WATER……………………………………………………………………….41
R) EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN……………………………………………..41
S) EMERGENCYEQUIPMENT……………………………………………………....41
T) INCIDENT REPORTING …………………………………………………….……42
U) DIRECTIONS TO MEDICAL FACILITIES………………………………………42

IF FOR ANY REASON THE DIVE PLAN IS ALTERED IN MISSION,

DEPTH, PERSONNEL, OR EQUIPMENT, THE DDC WILL BE
CONTACTED IN ORDER TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE
ALTERATION PRIOR TO ACTUAL OPERATION.”

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A) DATE OF REVISION: 8 FEB 2021

B) DIVING SUPERVISOR: CHRISTIAN MCGUIRE

65 N. NIMITZ HWY. PIER 14, HONOLULU,
HAWAII 96817. (808) 478-0086, (808) 545-5190

C) NAMES AND DUTIES OF DIVE TEAM MEMBERS

DIVING SUPERVISOR ─CHRISTIAN MCGUIRE
Duties:
 Responsible person in charge for operations that will affect the safety and health
of dive team members.
 The full and accurate recording of all dives by each diver.
 The detailed organization and preparation of all diving operations including
giving full instructions to the divers.
 Enforcement of safety procedures and company policy.
 The designated person in charge is experienced and trained in the conduct of the
assigned diving operations.
 Duties include, but not limited to, a complete knowledge of tools, equipment,
systems, techniques, operations and emergency procedures, which pertain to all
assigned tasks and diving modes.

ALT. DIVE SUPERVISOR/DIVER/STBY-DIVER/TENDER ─ SEAN MCCANN

Duties:
 Perform such tasks underwater as may be required and as directed by the diving
supervisor.
 Ensure diver equipment is properly maintained, complete and ready for use.
 Follow safe diving procedures and point out any questionable items to the diving
supervisor and observe the rules for flying after diving.
 Responsible for reporting all symptoms of any physical problems immediately
and as accurately as possible.
 Have previous experience in and be competent in the use of the kind of diving
equipment and/or system or breathing mixture he will be using while diving.
 Have had experience or training in the kind of work he is to perform
underwater including but not limited to operation of specialized tools.

DIVER/STBY-DIVER/ TENDER ─ KEVIN WATTS

Duties:
 Perform such tasks underwater as may be required and as directed by the diving
supervisor.
 Ensure diver equipment is properly maintained, complete and ready for use.
 Follow safe diving procedures and point out any questionable items to the diving
supervisor and observe the rules for flying after diving.
 Responsible for reporting all symptoms of any physical problems immediately
and as accurately as possible.

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  Have previous experience in and be competent in the use of the kind of diving
equipment and/or system or breathing mixture he will be using while diving.
 Have had experience or training in the kind of work he is to perform
underwater including but not limited to operation of specialized tools.

DIVER/STBY-DIVER/ TENDER ─ BRIAN LEONG

Duties:
 Perform such tasks underwater as may be required and as directed by the diving
supervisor.
 Ensure diver equipment is properly maintained, complete and ready for use.
 Follow safe diving procedures and point out any questionable items to the diving
supervisor and observe the rules for flying after diving.
 Responsible for reporting all symptoms of any physical problems immediately
and as accurately as possible.
 Have previous experience in and be competent in the use of the kind of diving
equipment and/or system or breathing mixture he will be using while diving.
 Have had experience or training in the kind of work he is to perform
underwater including but not limited to operation of specialized tools.

DIVER/STBY-DIVER/ TENDER ─ WYATT REDONGO

Duties:
 Perform such tasks underwater as may be required and as directed by the diving
supervisor.
 Ensure diver equipment is properly maintained, complete and ready for use.
 Follow safe diving procedures and point out any questionable items to the diving
supervisor and observe the rules for flying after diving.
 Responsible for reporting all symptoms of any physical problems immediately
and as accurately as possible.
 Have previous experience in and be competent in the use of the kind of diving
equipment and/or system or breathing mixture he will be using while diving.
 Have had experience or training in the kind of work he is to perform
underwater including but not limited to operation of specialized tools.

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 D) LIST OF DIVING EQUIPMENT TO BE USED
 Surface Supplied Air Diving

Minimum Personnel and Personnel Qualifications

The crew size will be (4) man dive team as outlined in Appendix “O-3” EM 385-
1-1 “Manning Levels for Dive Teams”.

DIVING SUPERVISOR
DIVER
STANDBY DIVER
TENDER

 Surface Supplied. All of AMC equipment shall have the following:

Low-pressure air compressors with volume tank that meet ASME specifications
and have the following:
 Check valve on the inlet side
 Pressure gauge
 Relief valve
 Drain

Intakes will be located away and upwind from areas containing exhaust fumes or
other hazardous contaminants with efficient filtration system.

Diver: Trained and experienced in the following:

Air diving procedures and techniques
Emergency procedures
Diving accident treatment procedures
Proper operation and use of all diving equipment
Familiarity with the work being performed

Tender: Same qualifications as above, with lower experience level.

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  Minimum Equipment (surface supplied diving)
1 compressor
2 umbilicals
1 ladder
1 250 cuft HP air cylinder with1800-psi minimum.
2 dive radios
1 air manifold
1 pneumo/ depth gauge
4 whips (LP)
2 whips (HP)
1 deck first aid kit
2 oxygen supply kit
1 Copy of AMC Safe Practices Manual
1 time keeping device
1 divers log book
2 sets of diver’s equipment: Primary and Standby
Weight belt
Chest lift harness
Protective clothing

1 International “alpha” dive flag

1 Red/ White diver down flag
1 backboard/stokes litter with floatation
1 Fire Extinguisher
1 ladder

PRIMARY AIR SUPPLY

L.P. air compressor output. Diesel driven, Quincy model 325 rated at 19 cfm of free air at
150 psi.

SECONDARY AIR SUPPLY

H.P. air flask charged to 2500 minimum psi. Capable of delivering 250 cuft. @ 3.0 acfm.
This air supply will only be used in the event that primary air is lost. The diver will also
wear an emergency bail out bottle with a minimum of 50 cubic feet and 2250 psi. This
air supply will only be used in the event of an emergency. In the event the primary air is
lost, the tender will switch to the secondary air supply and/or instruct the diver to go on
bail-out bottle. Once the diver is shifted to the secondary air supply, the dive will be
terminated until which point the primary air supply is back in service.

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 E) TYPE OF DIVING PLATFORM TO BE USED
Diving operations shall be conducted at shore side facilities associated with Hotel
Piers , , and . Staging areas for dives will be selected for ease of diver access,
(b) (3) (A)
(b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A)

avoiding hazards, and ability of standby diver to access the water quickly.

This work will follow guidelines established IAW: American Marine

Corporation, Safe Practices and Operating Procedures Manual. If for any reason the
dive plan is altered in mission, depth, personnel, or equipment the DDC will be
contacted in order to review and accept the alteration prior to actual operation.

F) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE MISSION

The mission of this dive operation is to survey along pier side bulkheads at hotel Piers ,
(b) (3) (A)

, and in Pearl Harbor. The divers will be trying to determine structural integrity of
(b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A)

piers and if possible sources of contamination leaks. Survey will be primarily visual. If
anomalies are discovered those areas will be measured and mapped out.

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 G) DATE(S), TIME(S), DURATION, AND LOCATION OF
OPERATION

Date: February 11 & 12 2021

Time: 0600-1800

Duration: TBD

Location: Hotel Piers , and

(b) (3) (A)
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
(b) (3) (A)

Pearl Harbor Port Operations will be notified each day prior to and at the
completion of diving operations.

[email protected]
[email protected]

Pearl Harbor Port Operations (808) 474 6262

H) DIVING MODE USED

Surface Supplied Air Diving mode will be used. The Diver’s umbilical hose will
be constantly tended while the diver is in the water. A stand-by diver will be fully
equipped with surface supplied diving gear and will be readily available the entire
time the diver is in the water. The stand-by diver’s umbilical hose will be of
equal or longer length then the diver’s umbilical

The primary breathing air supply will be sufficient to support divers for the
duration of the planned dive operation including decompression.

Dive stations will have a reserve breathing air supply in-line with the primary air
source. In the event of loss of primary air, the reserve supply be of sufficient
capacity to recover the divers and complete decompression requirements.

Each diver will carry a reserve breathing air supply which can be turned on
immediately by the diver in the event of loss of air. This reserve supply shall be
of sufficient capacity to recover the diver and complete decompression
requirements

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 I) NATURE OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY THE DIVERS

American Marine Corporation will provide diving operations as required for survey of
pier side bulkheads. Surveys will be conducted visually. Divers will be trying to
determine the structural integrity of piers. Mapping and measuring of anomalies will be
done if located along pier faces. In addition divers will assist with installation of
petroleum containment devices as necessary.

This dive plan will provide necessary information to meet the requirements provided by
the USACE EM 385-1-1. A site-specific job hazard analysis form will be completed prior
to all hazardous site conditions before diving.

Prior to the beginning of each day and each dive a pre-dive safety meeting shall
take place discussing all site-specific issues. This discussion will include but not be
limited to the task at hand, the equipment and personnel involved with the work. The
supervisor will be responsible for the application of the site specific safety meeting, he
will be responsible for implementing all programs and insuring all personnel are properly
trained, properly informed and properly equipped to do their jobs safely. The supervisor
will be responsible for, and held accountable for, accidents, that occur under his
supervision. He will in addition instruct all employees in the proper (safe) way of
performing their work and make periodic reviews to insure they continue to perform in a
safe manner. He will insure all equipment and tools are maintained in good working
condition, ensure that all equipment and tools are being used properly in order to prevent
equipment damage and potential for accidents. Additionally he will investigate ALL
accidents and prepare an accident report in the format included in this Dive Plan for all
events requiring first aid or medical attention. He will be constantly aware that accident
prevention is a necessary part of an efficient profitable operation. These safety meetings
shall be documented as to what issues were discussed and who was in attendance.

Upon completion of the daily safety meeting the dive team shall conduct the
Equipment Procedures Checklist. All equipment shall be fueled, checked and inspected
to ensure operational integrity. The checklist shall be kept up to date and may be
reviewed at any time by the on site safety representative. At no time shall the dive
commence without thoroughly inspecting all equipment.

Special tools involved will be hand tools, and measuring devices.

The dive supervisor will also be responsible for updating the dive plan as
necessary. “If for any reason the dive plan is altered in mission, depth, personnel, or
equipment, the DDC will be contacted in order to review and accept the alteration
prior to actual operation”.

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 J) SURFACE AND UNDERWATER CONDITIONS
The surface and underwater conditions at the site are expected to be calm to fair.
The water temperature will be comfortable; the result of which will be that the divers will
dress in a wet suit with overalls over the top. This will protect the diver from any scrapes
and/or abrasions. The underwater current is expected to be 0-1 knot. Divers will wear
weight as deemed necessary. Visibility is expected to be 2 feet to 8 feet. Underwater
bottom conditions are anticipated to be hard bottom with light silt.

Any adverse weather conditions shall be dealt with on a case by case basis. The
diving supervisor shall be responsible for all diving operations. The diving supervisor
has the final say in a go, no-go situation with regard to diving, and personnel safety.

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 K) MAXIMUM SINGLE DIVE BOTTOM TIMES
NO DECOMPRESSION

The maximum depth not to exceed is: 60 fsw.

The maximum bottom time not to exceed 60 Minutes

The maximum depth not to exceed is: 55 fsw.

The maximum bottom time not to exceed 74 Minutes

The maximum depth not to exceed is: 50 fsw.

The maximum bottom time not to exceed 92 Minutes

The maximum depth not to exceed is: 45 fsw.

The maximum bottom time not to exceed 125 Minutes

The maximum depth not to exceed is: 40 fsw.

The maximum bottom time not to exceed 163 Minutes

The maximum depth not to exceed is: 35 fsw.

The maximum bottom time not to exceed 232 Minutes

The maximum depth not to exceed is: 30 fsw.

The maximum bottom time not to exceed 371 Minutes

The maximum depth not to exceed is: 25 fsw.

The maximum bottom time not to exceed 595 Minutes

All diving will stay well within the No Decompression limits as outlined by the U.S.
Navy Diving Manual Table 9-7 Rev. 6 and the American Marine Corporation Safe
Diving Practices Manual.

Divers will wait at least 12 hours before flying after any dive and
24 hours after multiple days of diving or repetitive dives.

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 L) NAMES OF EACH PERSON INVOLVED IN TOPSIDE
ASSISTANCE

CHRISTIAN MCGUIRE DIVING SUPERVISOR

SEAN MCCANN DIVER/TENDER

KEVIN WATTS DIVER/TENDER

BRIAN LEONG DIVER/ TENDER

WYATT REDONGO DIVER/ TENDER

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 M)NAMES OF DIRECT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE
DIVE SITE AND THE CONTRACTOR’S PROJECT OFFICE,
THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

PENCO ENVIRONMENTAL
Justin Souza, Area Manager (808) 545-5195
Shanyn Kauihou, Operations Manager (808) 545-5195
DC Carter, Response and Safety Manager (808) 545-5195

AMERICAN MARINE CORPORATION (808) 545-5190

Michael “Mac” MacDonald (Vice President) (808) 306-8423

BLAKE EDWARDS (CONSTRUCTION MANAGER) (808) 222-2463
ZACHARY DIXON (DIVE SUPERINTENDENT) (808) 478-0086

PEARL HARBOR (PORT OPERATIONS) (808) 473-0417

HARBOR MASTER [email protected]

PEARL HARBOR CONTROL TOWER (808) 473-1168

REGIONAL DISPATCH CENTER (808) 474-1271
PEARL HARBOR CONTROL (808) 474-6262
SHIPYARD SHIP SAFETY (808) 473-8000 ext. 5002

N) PLANS SUBMITTED FOR CONTRACTOR OPERATIONS SHALL ALSO

INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE CONTRACTOR (AND DIVING
SUBCONTRACTOR IF APPLICABLE), CONTRACT NUMBER, AND NAMES
AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR KEY PERSONNEL;

CONTRACTOR – Penco Pacific Environmental Corporation

65 N Nimitz Hwy Pier 14
Honolulu, HI 96817

DIVING CONTRACTOR – AMERICAN MARINE CORPORATION

65 N NIMITZ HWY PIER 14
HONOLULU, HI 96817

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 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS

#1 UNDERWATER OPERATIONS

#2 DIVING EQUIPMENT

#3 PERSONNEL MONITORING

#4 NON ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL

#5 UNSAFE PERSONNEL (INJURY/ILLNESS OF MEMBER OF SURFACE CREW

WHILE DIVER IS IN THE WATER)

#6 STATION ASSIGNMENTS

#7 DANGERS TO DIVER IN WATER OR OPERATIONS

#8 DIVER DRESS AND UNDRESS

#9 ACCESS AND IN OUT OF WATER

#10 WATER ENTRIES AND EXIT

#11 DESCENT TO WORKSITE

#12 DESCENT TO WORKSITE

#13 UNABLE TO CLEAR EARS

#14 DIVER ASCENT

#15 DISORIENTATION DESCENT/ASCENT

#16 BLOW-UPS

#17 FLYING AFTER DIVING

#18 ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS

#19 HIGH WINDS

#20 OPERATION OF H.P. COMPRESSOR

#21 CYLINDER VALVE FAILURE

#22 SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS

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#23 FUELING EQUIPMENT/SPLASHING OF FUEL

#24 INAPPROPRIATE FUELS INTO ENGINE

#25 EXPLOSIONS

#26 SPILLAGE OF FUEL

#27 MOBILIZATION OF EQUIPMENT

#28 PINCH POINTS

#29 RIGGING FAILURE

#30 OPERATING L.P. COMPRESSORS

#31 CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

#32 OPERATING H.P. COMPRESSOR

#33 CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF H.P. BOTTLES

#34 CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

#35 LIVEBOATING

#36 LIVEBOATING (BLOWN OFF STATION)

#37 LIVEBOATING (VESSEL LOSSES POWER)

#38 ALL DIVING ACTIVITIES (VENOMOUS MARINE ANIMAL BITES OR

STINGS)

#39 AIR FAILURE

#40 LOST DIVER

#41 MECHANICAL

#42 LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS

#43 DROWNING

#44 DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS

#45 AIR EMBOLISM

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#46 CURRENT

#47 DIVING IN CONTAMINATED WATER

#48 INJURIES TO DIVER

#49 STRANGULATION

#50 HYPERTHERMIA

#51 DIVER TRUCK BY BOAT

#52 LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS

#53 DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURES

#54 PNEUMATIC TOOLS (HAND TOOLS)

#55 U/W BURNING/WELDING

#56 PENETRATION DIVING

#57 DIVING IN PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED WATER

#58 RIGGING AND CRANE OPERATIONS DURING DIVING

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 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
Activity/Work Task: HOTEL PIERS SURVEY Overall Risk Assessment Code (RAC) (Use highest code) M
Project Location: PEARL HARBOR Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Job Number: 21-2944 Probability
Severity
Date Prepared: 8 FEB 2021 Frequent Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
Prepared by (Name/Title): Zachary Dixon, Dive Catastrophic E E H H M
Superintendent Critical E H H M L
Reviewed by (Name/Title): See attached signature Marginal H M M L L
page Negligible M L L L L
Notes: (Field Notes, Review Comments, etc.)
Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine RAC (See above)
“Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident, near miss, or accident and identified
as: Frequent, Likely, Occasional, Seldom or Unlikely. RAC Chart
“Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near miss, or accident did occur and E = Extremely High Risk
identified as: Catastrophic, Critical, Marginal, or Negligible H = High Risk
Step 2: Identify the RAC (Probability/Severity) as E, H, M, or L for each “Hazard” on M = Moderate Risk
AHA. Annotate the overall highest RAC at the top of AHA. L = Low Risk
Job Steps Hazards Controls RAC
1. Underwater Operations. 1. Diving Operations. 1. Conduct such operations in accordance with AMC Safe Practices 1. M
Manual.
2. Diving Equipment.
2. Equipment Malfunction. 2a. Ensure equipment is in good repair.
3. Personnel Monitoring, 2b. Ensure proper maintenance. 2. L
Personnel will be observed by 2c. Have back-up equipment and spare parts inventory.
the designated person in charge 2d. Follow ADC Safe Practices Manual.
and/or Safety Officer. 2e. Follow US Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1.
2f. Perform complete checklist prior to operation of equipment.
4. Non-essential personnel.
Area in and adjacent to 3. Monitoring of all potential hazards. 3a. If actions are deemed unsafe the operations will be stopped and
underwater operations will be changes implemented. 3. M
kept clear of all non-essential 3b. Any and all operations will be IAW AMC Safe Practices Manual
personnel. and US Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1.

5. Any employee not 4a. AMC Safe Practices Manual, Operations planning.
performing underwater or 4. Interference with diving operations. 4b. All non-essential personnel to remain clear of diving operations. 4. L
above operations in a safe 4c. Area in and adjacent to underwater operations will have limited
manner will be removed from access.
operations.
5a.. If actions are deemed to be unsafe the operations will be stopped
5. Injury to employee or equipment. and changes implemented. 5. M
5b. Any and all operations will be IAW AMC Safe Practices Manual
and US Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1, OSHA
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 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
Activity/Work Task: HOTEL PIERS SURVEY Overall Risk Assessment Code (RAC) (Use highest code) M
Project Location: PEARL HARBOR Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Job Number: 21-2944 Probability
Severity
Date Prepared: 8 FEB 2021 Frequent Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
Prepared by (Name/Title): Zachary Dixon, Dive Catastrophic E E H H M
Superintendent Critical E H H M L
Reviewed by (Name/Title): See attached signature Marginal H M M L L
page Negligible M L L L L
Notes: (Field Notes, Review Comments, etc.)
Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine RAC (See above)
“Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident, near miss, or accident and identified
as: Frequent, Likely, Occasional, Seldom or Unlikely. RAC Chart
“Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near miss, or accident did occur and E = Extremely High Risk
identified as: Catastrophic, Critical, Marginal, or Negligible H = High Risk
Step 2: Identify the RAC (Probability/Severity) as E, H, M, or L for each “Hazard” on M = Moderate Risk
AHA. Annotate the overall highest RAC at the top of AHA. L = Low Risk
Job Steps Hazards Controls RAC
6. . Dive Personnel at assigned 6. Injury/Illness of member of surface crew 6a. Diver will be brought to the surface following decompression 6. M
stations. with diver in the water obligations if any, during which time the injured or ill stricken
member will be given first aid. In the event hospitalization is
8. Diver Dress and Undress. required, the emergency management plan will be implemented.

9. Access in and out of the 7a. Qualified person on station. 7. M

water. 7. Danger to diver in water or operations. 7b. AMC Operations Manual.
7c. Project Safety and Health Program.
10. Water Entry and Exit. 7d. Dive Plan.

8. Inadequate safety equipment and required 8a. Ensure proper equipment is used correctly, gear is in good repair. 8. L
diver dress. 8b. Use Pre-dive checklist in accordance with AMC Safe Practices
Manual.

9. Cuts, scratches, puncture wounds. 9a. Proper gloves, wetsuits, chaffing gear.
10a. Maintain contact with diver either by means of diver’s tether 9. L
line or direct contact at all times on deck with tender.
10. Falling down or in the water. 10b. Emergency egress plan for injured diver. 10. L
All entry into and out of water shall be accomplished by a means
which is consistent with US Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1
and/or proper OSHA approved ladders.
10c. Care taken during the process of entering and exiting the water
that the diver has sufficient length of umbilical or tether line that
should he fall the lines will not become taut.
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 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
Activity/Work Task: HOTEL PIERS SURVEY Overall Risk Assessment Code (RAC) (Use highest code) M
Project Location: PEARL HARBOR Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Job Number: 21-2944 Probability
Severity
Date Prepared: 8 FEB 2021 Frequent Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
Prepared by (Name/Title): Zachary Dixon, Dive Catastrophic E E H H M
Superintendent Critical E H H M L
Reviewed by (Name/Title): See attached Marginal H M M L L
signature page Negligible M L L L L
Notes: (Field Notes, Review Comments, etc.)
Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine RAC (See above)
“Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident, near miss, or accident and identified as:
Frequent, Likely, Occasional, Seldom or Unlikely. RAC Chart
“Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near miss, or accident did occur and E = Extremely High Risk
identified as: Catastrophic, Critical, Marginal, or Negligible H = High Risk
Step 2: Identify the RAC (Probability/Severity) as E, H, M, or L for each “Hazard” on AHA. M = Moderate Risk
Annotate the overall highest RAC at the top of AHA. L = Low Risk
Job Steps Hazards Controls RAC
11.12. Descent to Worksite. 11. Entanglement. 11a. Always have divers umbilical squared away before entering 11. L
and exiting the water.
13. Diver on Station. 11b. Diver will notify topside that he is fouled or entangled. Stand-
by diver will be alerted. Diver will then attempt to free himself until
14.15.16. Divers Ascent. umbilical is free. If required stand-by diver will be deployed to
assist.

12. Slip and fall into water cutting diver’s 12a. Switch to backup breathing supply. 12. L
umbilical. Standby diver to free umbilical and assist diver out of water.
12b. AMC Safe Practices Manual.

13. Unable to clear ears. 13. All diving personnel to be healthy without head colds, slow 13. L
descent to enable diver to clear ears. If diver cannot clear, terminate
dive.

14. Disorientated. 14. Slow descent, diver to be familiar with worksite prior to leaving 14. L
the surface.

15. Life support system failure. 15. Ensure proper care and maintenance of equipment. 15. M
Ensure backup systems are operational.
Follow all emergency procedures listed in AMC Safe Practices
Manual. Use pre-dive checklist.

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 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
Activity/Work Task: HOTEL PIERS SURVEY Overall Risk Assessment Code (RAC) (Use highest code) M
Project Location: PEARL HARBOR Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Job Number: 21-2944 Probability
Severity
Date Prepared: 8 FEB 2021 Frequent Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
Prepared by (Name/Title): Zachary Dixon, Dive Catastrophic E E H H M
Superintendent Critical E H H M L
Reviewed by (Name/Title): See attached signature Marginal H M M L L
page Negligible M L L L L
Notes: (Field Notes, Review Comments, etc.)
Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine RAC (See above)
“Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident, near miss, or accident and identified
as: Frequent, Likely, Occasional, Seldom or Unlikely. RAC Chart
“Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near miss, or accident did occur and E = Extremely High Risk
identified as: Catastrophic, Critical, Marginal, or Negligible H = High Risk
Step 2: Identify the RAC (Probability/Severity) as E, H, M, or L for each “Hazard” on M = Moderate Risk
AHA. Annotate the overall highest RAC at the top of AHA. L = Low Risk
Job Steps Hazards Controls RAC
16. Blow up. 16. Schedule Ascent rates as per AMC Safe Practices Manual,
17. Flying after Diving. Ascent is monitored by topside dive supervisor and Pneumatic 16. L
gauges. Tender will also call out depths as hose brought on deck or
18. 19. Adverse Weather lowered over the side.
Conditions.
17. Decompression Sickness 17a. Close monitoring of all dive times by the diving supervisor. 17. M
20. 21. Charging of HP Divers are to be observed for signs and symptoms of decompression
Cylinders. sickness.
17b. Divers will wait at least 12 hours before flying after any dive:
This interval should be extended to 24 hours following multiple days
of repetitive dives.

18. High surf and/or strong surge. 18. Diving operations will be aborted should the sea conditions 18. L
warrant. The designated person in charge will have the final say with
regard to adverse weather conditions. At no time will diving
operations be conducted if there is potential risk to the diver in the
water.

19. High Wind. 19. Diving will be aborted should sea conditions warrant. 19. L
20. Over pressurization of cylinders. 20. Ensure consistent monitoring of HP cylinders while charging.
20. M
21. Cylinder valve failure. 21a. Cylinder and valves in good repair.
21b. Ensure cylinders are current with hydrostatic testing 21. L
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 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
Activity/Work Task: HOTEL PIERS SURVEY Overall Risk Assessment Code (RAC) (Use highest code) M
Project Location: PEARL HARBOR Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Job Number: 21-2944 Probability
Severity
Date Prepared: 8 FEB 2021 Frequent Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
Prepared by (Name/Title): Zachary Dixon, Dive Catastrophic E E H H M
Superintendent Critical E H H M L
Reviewed by (Name/Title): See attached signature Marginal H M M L L
page Negligible M L L L L
Notes: (Field Notes, Review Comments, etc.)
Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine RAC (See above)
“Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident, near miss, or accident and identified
as: Frequent, Likely, Occasional, Seldom or Unlikely. RAC Chart
“Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near miss, or accident did occur and E = Extremely High Risk
identified as: Catastrophic, Critical, Marginal, or Negligible H = High Risk
Step 2: Identify the RAC (Probability/Severity) as E, H, M, or L for each “Hazard” on M = Moderate Risk
AHA. Annotate the overall highest RAC at the top of AHA. L = Low Risk
Job Steps Hazards Controls RAC
22. 23. 24. 25. Fueling of 22. Slips, trips and falls. 22. Enforce good housekeeping 22. L
Equipment.
23. Splashing of fuel. 23a. Ensure fuel containers are in good repair and consistent with
26. Transporting fuel to requirements of EM 385-1-1, and are not leaking. 23. L
Jobsite. 23b. Use funnels when pouring or pumping fuel.

27. 28. 29. Mobilization of 24. Inappropriate fuel into engine. 24a. Store fuel in appropriate containers. 24. L
Equipment. 24b. All containers as well as equipment shall be properly labeled.

25. Explosion 25a. Do not fuel equipment while engine is running. Fill
compressors prior to dive operations. Top off during diver turn 25. M
around and/or breaks.
25b. No smoking within 50’ of compressors or fuel storage areas.

26. Spillage of fuel. 26. Ensure containers meet OSHA specifications. Use funnels when
pouring fuel. 26. L
27. Equipment not lashed down.
27. Ensure all equipment is secured from shifting or falling during 27. L
transportation and use.
28. Pinch Points. 28. M
28. Personnel to stay clear of crane loads and required use of tag
lines.
29. Rigging Failure 29. Use only approved rigging equipment and proper techniques. 29. L

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 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
Activity/Work Task: HOTEL PIERS SURVEY Overall Risk Assessment Code (RAC) (Use highest code) M
Project Location: PEARL HARBOR Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Job Number: 21-2944 Probability
Severity
Date Prepared: 8 FEB 2021 Frequent Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
Prepared by (Name/Title): Zachary Dixon, Dive Catastrophic E E H H M
Superintendent Critical E H H M L
Reviewed by (Name/Title): See attached signature Marginal H M M L L
page Negligible M L L L L
Notes: (Field Notes, Review Comments, etc.)
Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine RAC (See above)
“Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident, near miss, or accident and identified
as: Frequent, Likely, Occasional, Seldom or Unlikely. RAC Chart
“Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near miss, or accident did occur and E = Extremely High Risk
identified as: Catastrophic, Critical, Marginal, or Negligible H = High Risk
Step 2: Identify the RAC (Probability/Severity) as E, H, M, or L for each “Hazard” on M = Moderate Risk
AHA. Annotate the overall highest RAC at the top of AHA. L = Low Risk
Job Steps Hazards Controls RAC
30. 31. Operating LP 30. Compressor handles kick back causing, 30. All personnel to be aware and trained in safe starting procedures 30. L
Compressors. bruises, cuts, or fractures to personnel. and AMC Safe Practices Manual.

32. 33. 34. Operating HP 31. Carbon Monoxide poisoning. 31a. All air compressor intakes shall be located away from/ upwind
Compressors. of areas containing exhaust of other contaminants. Oil-lubricated 31. M
compressors containing a petroleum or potential CO-producing
lubricant for the air pressurization pistons will NOT be used.
31b. Air compressor systems will be tested by means of sampling at
the connection to the distribution system.
32. Charging HP bottles with contaminated
air. 32. Ensure filter elements have been changed according to 32. L
manufacturer specifications. Have intake filter located upwind and
clear of any contaminated air.
33. L
33. Catastrophic failure of HP bottles. 33. Ensure all bottles are within hydrostatic testing criteria.
Monitor filling of bottles during entire process.

34. Carbon Monoxide poisoning 34. All air compressor intakes shall be located away from/ upwind of 34. M
areas containing exhaust of other contaminants. Oil-lubricated
compressors containing a petroleum or potential CO-producing
lubricant for the air pressurization pistons will NOT be used.
31b. Air compressor systems will be tested by means of sampling at
the connection to the distribution system.

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 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
Activity/Work Task: HOTEL PIERS SURVEY Overall Risk Assessment Code (RAC) (Use highest code) M
Project Location: PEARL HARBOR Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Job Number: 21-2944 Probability
Severity
Date Prepared: 8 FEB 2021 Frequent Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
Prepared by (Name/Title): Zachary Dixon, Dive Catastrophic E E H H M
Superintendent Critical E H H M L
Reviewed by (Name/Title): See attached signature Marginal H M M L L
page Negligible M L L L L
Notes: (Field Notes, Review Comments, etc.)
Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine RAC (See above)
“Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident, near miss, or accident and identified
as: Frequent, Likely, Occasional, Seldom or Unlikely. RAC Chart
“Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near miss, or accident did occur and E = Extremely High Risk
identified as: Catastrophic, Critical, Marginal, or Negligible H = High Risk
Step 2: Identify the RAC (Probability/Severity) as E, H, M, or L for each “Hazard” on M = Moderate Risk
AHA. Annotate the overall highest RAC at the top of AHA. L = Low Risk
Job Steps Hazards Controls RAC
35. 36. 37. Live Boating. 35. Diver’s umbilical fouled in the boat wheel. 35. Dive Supervisor is to ensure that the diver’s umbilical is tended
tightly from the bow and that the diver’s bubbles are clearly visible 35. M
from the bow and forward of the bow.

36. Live boating vessel is blown off station 36a. Dive Supervisor is to ensure that the boat is able to remain on
station and if Captain is unable to, then live boating operations must 36. M
cease.
36b. Dive Supervisor will ensure that the diver returns to the vessel
immediately and that the diver’s safety is maintained.

37. Live boating vessel loses power; rendered 37a. Dive Supervisor is to ensure that the live boating vessel is
adrift sufficient to handle the sea conditions. If the dive supervisor deems 37. M
the sea conditions pose danger to the dive crew and operations he
shall abort all diving operations.

37b. If vessel loses power or is incapacitated, dive ops will be

aborted and diver will be brought to the surface .

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 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
Activity/Work Task: HOTEL PIERS SURVEY Overall Risk Assessment Code (RAC) (Use highest code) L
Project Location: PEARL HARBOR Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Job Number: 21-2944 Probability
Severity
Date Prepared: 8 FEB 2021 Frequent Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
Prepared by (Name/Title): Zachary Dixon, Dive Catastrophic E E H H M
Superintendent Critical E H H M L
Reviewed by (Name/Title): See attached Marginal H M M L L
signature page Negligible M L L L L
Notes: (Field Notes, Review Comments, etc.)
Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine RAC (See above)
“Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident, near miss, or accident and identified as:
Frequent, Likely, Occasional, Seldom or Unlikely. RAC Chart
“Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near miss, or accident did occur and E = Extremely High Risk
identified as: Catastrophic, Critical, Marginal, or Negligible H = High Risk
Step 2: Identify the RAC (Probability/Severity) as E, H, M, or L for each “Hazard” on AHA. M = Moderate Risk
Annotate the overall highest RAC at the top of AHA. L = Low Risk
Job Steps Hazards Controls RAC
38. 39. 40. 41. All Diving 38. Venomous Marine Animal Bites or Stings. 38a. All divers will become familiar with venomous marine animals 38. L
Activities. in the area.
38b. Divers will be reminded of dangers during daily pre-dive
meetings.
38c. In case of injury action will be taken following the Emergency
Management Plan.

39. Air Failure. 39. The secondary air will be provided by bail out bottle and topside 39.L
emergency H.P. air. Should there be a failure, secondary air will be
activated and the dive will be terminated immediately. The standby
diver will be deployed to assist
40. L
40. Lost Diver. 40. Divers will be tended at all times. In the event the umbilical
becomes severed the stand-by Diver will launch on the effected
divers bubbles and bring him to the surface. Diver will be monitored
for any decompression obligations and decompressed accordingly.

41. Secure topside objects that may accidentally fall on diver(s). 41.L
41. Mechanical. Handle tools and equipment carefully and insure that safe practice
procedures are being complied with.

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 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
Activity/Work Task: HOTEL PIERS SURVEY Overall Risk Assessment Code (RAC) (Use highest code) M
Project Location: PEARL HARBOR Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Job Number: 21-2944 Probability
Severity
Date Prepared: 8 FEB 2021 Frequent Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
Prepared by (Name/Title): Zachary Dixon, Dive Catastrophic E E H H M
Superintendent Critical E H H M L
Reviewed by (Name/Title): See attached Marginal H M M L L
signature page Negligible M L L L L
Notes: (Field Notes, Review Comments, etc.)
Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine RAC (See above)
“Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident, near miss, or accident and identified as:
Frequent, Likely, Occasional, Seldom or Unlikely. RAC Chart
“Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near miss, or accident did occur and E = Extremely High Risk
identified as: Catastrophic, Critical, Marginal, or Negligible H = High Risk
Step 2: Identify the RAC (Probability/Severity) as E, H, M, or L for each “Hazard” on AHA. M = Moderate Risk
Annotate the overall highest RAC at the top of AHA. L = Low Risk
Job Steps Hazards Controls RAC
42. 43. 44. 45. All Diving 42. Loss of Communication. 42. All communication wires and batteries will be checked daily. 42. M
Activities. Communications will be checked on all helmets prior to diver
entering the water. Dive operations will be terminated in a safe
orderly fashion using line-pull signals if voice communications is
lost.
43. Drowning. 43. M
43. Adequate training, periodic drills in emergency procedures,
utilize proper equipment and assure that equipment is in good
condition. Ensure that all tenders are competent and well briefed on
emergency procedures. Proper entry/exit from water. Support
personnel to wear floatation vest when applicable.
44. Decompression Sickness. 44. M
44. U S Navy Dive Manual Decompression tables will be used at all
times. The bottom time and schedule selected from the appropriate
table shall reflect the exact or next deeper depth and exact or longer
bottom time.
45. Air Embolisms. 45. M
45. Rate of ascent will not exceed 30FPM. A one minute vent will be
conducted prior to leaving the bottom to insure breathing control.
Ascents will be conducted along a weighted and depth marked down
line. Divers will not hold their breath on assent.

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 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
Activity/Work Task: HOTEL PIERS SURVEY Overall Risk Assessment Code (RAC) (Use highest code) M
Project Location: PEARL HARBOR Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Job Number: 21-2944 Probability
Severity
Date Prepared: 8 FEB 2021 Frequent Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
Prepared by (Name/Title): Zachary Dixon, Dive Catastrophic E E H H M
Superintendent Critical E H H M L
Reviewed by (Name/Title): See attached signature Marginal H M M L L
page Negligible M L L L L
Notes: (Field Notes, Review Comments, etc.)
Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine RAC (See above)
“Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident, near miss, or accident and identified
as: Frequent, Likely, Occasional, Seldom or Unlikely. RAC Chart
“Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near miss, or accident did occur and E = Extremely High Risk
identified as: Catastrophic, Critical, Marginal, or Negligible H = High Risk
Step 2: Identify the RAC (Probability/Severity) as E, H, M, or L for each “Hazard” on M = Moderate Risk
AHA. Annotate the overall highest RAC at the top of AHA. L = Low Risk
Job Steps Hazards Controls RAC
46. 47. 48. 49. 50. All Diving 46. Current. 46. If current is so strong or exceeds one knot and diver cannot 46. M
Activities. maintain footing the dive will be terminated.

47. Diving in Contaminated water 47. If diver must enter contaminated water he will wear a full drysuit
and have appropriate decontamination team standing by for egress 47. L
procedures.

48. Injury to Diver. 48. Diver will perform all safety precautions to prevent possible 48.M
injuries. Comprehensive pre-dive meeting to take place prior to each
dive. Emergency Management Plan will be followed.

49. Strangulation. 49. Do not dive with obstructive objects in mouth, such as dentures, 49.L
gum or tobacco.

50. Dress appropriate for underwater temperature, ascend at first

50. Hypothermia. sign of discomfort. 50.L

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 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
Activity/Work Task: HOTEL PIERS SURVEY Overall Risk Assessment Code (RAC) (Use highest code) M
Project Location: PEARL HARBOR Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Job Number: 21-2944 Probability
Severity
Date Prepared: 8 FEB 2021 Frequent Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
Prepared by (Name/Title): Zachary Dixon, Dive Catastrophic E E H H M
Superintendent Critical E H H M L
Marginal H M M L L
Reviewed by (Name/Title): See attached signature page
Negligible M L L L L
Notes: (Field Notes, Review Comments, etc.)
Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine RAC (See above)
“Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident, near miss, or accident and
identified as: Frequent, Likely, Occasional, Seldom or Unlikely. RAC Chart
“Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near miss, or accident did E = Extremely High Risk
occur and identified as: Catastrophic, Critical, Marginal, or Negligible H = High Risk
Step 2: Identify the RAC (Probability/Severity) as E, H, M, or L for each M = Moderate Risk
“Hazard” on AHA. Annotate the overall highest RAC at the top of AHA. L = Low Risk
Job Steps Hazards Controls RAC
51. All Diving Activities 51. Diver struck by boat. 51a. Dive flags will be posted around dive site prior to entering the 51. M
water. All topside personnel will watch for boat traffic to prevent
any craft from entering the dive area. Small work skiff operators will
not be permitted to operate without prior coordinating with the dive
supervisor.
51b. Dive flags will be placed on the dive boat at a height to make
visible to vessel traffic

52. In the event diver losses consciousness on bottom, action will be

taken according to the Emergency Management Plan. The stand-by
diver will be deployed. EMS will be called. Stand-by will bring
stricken diver to the surface at 30 fpm and holding the divers head 52. M
52. Loss of consciousness. 52. Drowning. and neck to ensure positive airway. Stand-by will assist connecting
divers harness to emergency man-lift. Diver will be lifted out of
water and recovered to staging area. Tenders will assist removing
divers gear and recovering stand-by diver. The diver will then be
treated with appropriate first aid until EMS arrives.

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 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
Activity/Work Task: HOTEL PIERS SURVEY Overall Risk Assessment Code (RAC) (Use highest code) M
Project Location: PEARL HARBOR Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Job Number: 21-2944 Probability
Severity
Date Prepared: 8 FEB 2021 Frequent Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
Prepared by (Name/Title): Zachary Dixon, Dive Catastrophic E E H H M
Superintendent Critical E H H M L
Marginal H M M L L
Reviewed by (Name/Title):
Negligible M L L L L
Notes: (Field Notes, Review Comments, etc.)
Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine RAC (See above)
“Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident, near miss, or accident and identified
as: Frequent, Likely, Occasional, Seldom or Unlikely. RAC Chart
“Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near miss, or accident did occur and E = Extremely High Risk
identified as: Catastrophic, Critical, Marginal, or Negligible H = High Risk
Step 2: Identify the RAC (Probability/Severity) as E, H, M, or L for each “Hazard” on M = Moderate Risk
AHA. Annotate the overall highest RAC at the top of AHA. L = Low Risk
Job Steps Hazards Controls RAC
53. Diving Operations 53. Differential Pressure. 53. Differential Pressure is not anticipated however any potential
situation will be analyzed and neutralized before the diver works
53.M
in that area. Lockout/ tagout procedures will be used to secure
pumps and/ or equipment which could create a differential
54. loss of tools, air whip being pressure situation.
54. Diving Operations, disconnected and striking diver
(Hand Tools) 54. Verify that all tools have proper lanyards, and lower to the
54.M
diver upon his request. All air tools and hoses shall be in good
working order. QD couplings will be fitted with break-away
lanyards and the air to tool to be shut off immediately if air hose
55. Electrocution / Explosion. failure occurs.
55. Diving Operations, U/W 55.M
cutting and welding. 55. The importance of safety must be constantly emphasized in
U/W cutting and welding, the life and safety of the diver is always
dependent on the strict observance of safety regulations IAW
AMC Safe Practices Manual.
55a. Standard D.C. welding power sources capable furnishing a
minimum of 300 amperes is satisfactory for U/W applications.
55b. A positive operating/disconnecting knife switch must be used
in the electrical connection.

55c. The tender shall not operate the switch, or open, or close the
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 circuit, unless specifically directed by the diver, or the diving
supervisor, and when so directed, they shall confirm each change
55. Electrocution / Explosion Continued. to the diver.
55d. Always provide for adequate ventilation (venting) of the area
behind and above the cut to provide the escape of gases
55. Diving Operations, U/W generated during cutting. U/W cutting operations can lead to the
cutting and welding build-up of potentially hazardous explosive gas mixtures that may
Continued. be ignited by a spark from the ignited cutting rod.

55e. Always know what is behind the material being cut.

55f. Always keep oil and grease away from oxygen cylinders,
valves, regulators, hoses and fittings.
55g. Never use alternating current (AC) for any U/W operation.
55h. Always ensure only direct current (DC) from a known power
source goes into the water.
55i. Never touch live electrical parts. Always ensure the electrical
power is off when changing cutting or welding electrodes to
reduce the risk of shock or electrically caused damage to the
diver’s life support equipment.
55j. Always wear adequate protective clothing. The diver must be
equipped with diving dress in good condition.
55k. Never use this equipment without proper eye protection.
Always use an approved welding lens with a shade appropriate
for the conditions of the water.
55l. Always wear rubber electrical insulating gloves when using
this equipment.

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 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
Activity/Work Task: HOTEL PIERS SURVEY Overall Risk Assessment Code (RAC) (Use highest code) M
Project Location: PEARL HARBOR Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Job Number: 21-2944 Probability
Severity
Date Prepared: 8 FEB 2021 Frequent Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
Prepared by (Name/Title): Zachary Dixon, Dive Catastrophic E E H H M
Superintendent Critical E H H M L
Reviewed by (Name/Title): See attached signature Marginal H M M L L
page Negligible M L L L L
Notes: (Field Notes, Review Comments, etc.)
Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine RAC (See above)
“Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident, near miss, or accident and identified
as: Frequent, Likely, Occasional, Seldom or Unlikely. RAC Chart
“Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near miss, or accident did occur and E = Extremely High Risk
identified as: Catastrophic, Critical, Marginal, or Negligible H = High Risk
Step 2: Identify the RAC (Probability/Severity) as E, H, M, or L for each “Hazard” on M = Moderate Risk
AHA. Annotate the overall highest RAC at the top of AHA. L = Low Risk
Job Steps Hazards Controls RAC
56.Penetration Diving 56a. Diver Entrapment 56. The importance of safety must be constantly emphasized in 56. M
penetration diving, the life and safety of the diver is always
dependent on the strict observance of safety regulations IAW
AMC Safe Practices Manual, USACE EM 385 1-1 and the
International Consensus Standards For Commercial Diving and
Underwater Operations.
Prior to diving emergency Man-lift will be assembled and ready.

56a. Only done in surface supplied mode.

The diver will be constantly tended at the entrance with stand-by
56b. Loss of Surface Supplied Air
diver ready to deploy at a moments notice. There will be constant
communication to the surface. If at anytime communication is lost
the diver/tender will use line pull signals and the dive will be
terminated.
56b. The divers air pressure will be constantly monitored by the
diving supervisor. In the event there is a failure of the primary air
source the diving supervisor will shift to the secondary air supply.
56c. Differential Pressure In addition the diver will wear a back-up/bail-out bottle at all times.
In the event there is an air loss and emergency procedures are
implemented the dive will be aborted.
56c. All Situations will analyzed for potential differential pressures
prior to beginning a task. Lockout/ tagout procedures will be
followed prior to diving

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 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
Activity/Work Task: HOTEL PIERS SURVEY Overall Risk Assessment Code (RAC) (Use highest code) M
Project Location: PEARL HARBOR Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Job Number: 21-2944
Severity Probability
Date Prepared: 8 FEB 2021 Frequent Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
Prepared by (Name/Title): Zachary Dixon, Dive Catastrophic E E H H M
Superintendent Critical E H H M L
Reviewed by (Name/Title): See attached signature Marginal H M M L L
page Negligible M L L L L
Notes: (Field Notes, Review Comments, etc.) Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine RAC (See above)
“Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident, near miss, or accident and identified
as: Frequent, Likely, Occasional, Seldom or Unlikely. RAC Chart
“Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near miss, or accident did occur and E = Extremely High Risk
identified as: Catastrophic, Critical, Marginal, or Negligible H = High Risk
Step 2: Identify the RAC (Probability/Severity) as E, H, M, or L for each “Hazard” on M = Moderate Risk
AHA. Annotate the overall highest RAC at the top of AHA. L = Low Risk
Job Steps Hazards Controls RAC
57. Diving in Petroleum
Contaminated water Divers will be dressed appropriately in oil resistant gloves,
Protective outer layer, and enclosed diving helmets.
57. Petroleum products can cause chronic
And acute reaction to skin, eyes, and other
Tenders will be dressed appropriately in oil resistant gloves
Sensitive areas of the body
and protective other layer clothes.
Chemical skin burns may occur from
If large quantities of petroleum products are found to exist and
contact with petroleum products
the potential for contact with the diver exists then appropriate
dry suits, fully enclosed diving helmets, and chemically
resistant gloves shall be used. 57. M

Appropriate decontamination procedures will be followed for

Spreading contamination topside when
diver egress.
Diver returns to surface
Appropriate number of decontamination team members will be
present as necessary.
Spreading contamination at dive station
And job site
Divers and gear will be decontaminated prior to reentering the
water.

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 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
Activity/Work Task: HOTEL PIERS SURVEY Overall Risk Assessment Code (RAC) (Use highest code) M
Project Location: PEARL HARBOR Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Job Number: 21-2944 Probability
Severity
Date Prepared: 8 FEB 2021 Frequent Likely Occasional Seldom Unlikely
Prepared by (Name/Title): Zachary Dixon, Dive Catastrophic E E H H M
Superintendent Critical E H H M L
Reviewed by (Name/Title): See attached signature Marginal H M M L L
page Negligible M L L L L
Notes: (Field Notes, Review Comments, etc.)
Step 1: Review each “Hazard” with identified safety “Controls” and determine RAC (See above)
“Probability” is the likelihood to cause an incident, near miss, or accident and identified
as: Frequent, Likely, Occasional, Seldom or Unlikely. RAC Chart
“Severity” is the outcome/degree if an incident, near miss, or accident did occur and E = Extremely High Risk
identified as: Catastrophic, Critical, Marginal, or Negligible H = High Risk
Step 2: Identify the RAC (Probability/Severity) as E, H, M, or L for each “Hazard” on M = Moderate Risk
AHA. Annotate the overall highest RAC at the top of AHA. L = Low Risk
Job Steps Hazards Controls RAC
58.Rigging and Crane 58a. All lifting operations involving diving will be planned prior to 58. M
Operations during diving beginning diving. Dive supervisor will have direct communication
with the crane operator and the diver at all times. Diver will be
58a. Diver struck by rigging or load directed out of the way prior to the crane actively moving. The
crane operator will not move the crane until instructed that the diver
is clear and ready.

58b. Prior to lifting a load the tender will make sure umbilical is
clear to the surface. The diver will check that umbilical is not fouled

58b. Diver fouled in rigging

58c. Diver will keep clear of rigging and load during lifting
operations. Diver and umbilical will be kept clear of suspended
loads.
58c. Pinch/ crush injury

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 Equipment to be used Training Requirements Inspection Requirements
Surface supplied diving equipment US Army Corps of Engineers The Diving Supervisor will be in charge and shall
EM 385-1-1 be trained or experienced in the task and
Reserve Air Supply
As per US Army Corps of Engineers, and ADI Safe responsible for the safety of the crew. All personnel
L.P. Dive Compressors Practices Manual. will be informed of the requirements set forth by
US Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1
Ladder OSHA Approved
Dive Platform US Army Corps EM 385 1-1 Pre dive checklist will be used daily prior
Standard Surface Supplied Helmet ADCI Safe Practices to diving.

Personal Protective Equipment: AMC Employee Handbook. EM 385 1-1 Pre-operation/Pre-task safety training prior
Work boots, hard hat, gloves, to beginning work activities.
Hearing protection, high visibility
Clothing, protective clothing, PPE inspected daily prior to use.
Floatation vest.
Equipment inspected prior to use and
HP Cylinders US Army Corps of Engineers and EM385-1-1 throughout shift as necessary.
HP Compressors US Army Corps of Engineers and EM385-1-1
Fuel Containers EM385-1-1
Fuel Funnels
AMC Flat Bed Truck

Rigging Safe Rigging Training

First Aid Kit ADCI Safe Practices.

Emergency Oxygen Kit

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 APPROVAL SIGNATURE PAGE

AHA for: SALT WATER SCREEEN HOUSE B149A REPAIRS

Zachary Dixon
Prepared By: Zachary Dixon Print Name/Designation/Date: Diving Superintendent, 19 Jan 2021
Signature: _________________________________

Site Safety & Health Officer: Print Name/Designation/Date: _________________________________

Signature: ________________________________

Government Representative: Print Name/Designation/Date: _________________________________

Signature: _________________________________

Project Superintendent: Print Name/Designation/Date: _________________________________

Signature: _________________________________

AHA discussed with work crew at Preparatory Meeting Held On:

Print Sign Print Sign Print Sign

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 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN

A) NEAREST OPERATIONAL RECOMPRESSION CHAMBER:

Facility: University Health Partners of Hawaii (808) 587-3425

Hyperbaric Treatment Center
Kuakini Medical Center HPM Tower, Ground Floor
347 N Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817

Divers Alert Network (919) 684-8111

Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC

B) NEAREST HOSPITAL AND PHONE NUMBERS

Hospital: Pali Momi Medical Center (808) 486-6000
98-1079 Moanalua Rd.
Aiea, HI 96701

Primary Number for Emergencies - 911

Pearl Harbor Ambulance (808) 471-7116

Pearl Harbor Fire and Police (808 471-7117

C) LOCATION OF NEAREST USCG RESCUE COORDINATION CENTER

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Rescue Center
400 Sand Island Pkwy
Honolulu, H I 96819
(808) 842-2640

Search and Rescue Emergencies: (808) 541-2450

Joint Rescue Center: (808) 541-2500

Air transportation arrangements Coast Guard 1 (800) 552-6458

Coast Guard (808) 541-2450
Air rescue Cellular *USCG
Air rescue VHF Channel 16

Hawaii Life Flight (808) 201 2911

AMR Air Hawaii (800) 424 7060

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D) NAMES OF DIRECTLY INVOLVED PERSONNEL

Ford Silva, Penco Site Supervisor (808) 545 5195

DC Carter, Response and Safety Manager (808) 545 5195
Zachary Dixon, AMC Diving Superintendent (808) 478-0086
Christian McGuire, Dive Supervisor (808) 545 5190
Triton Marine Project Superintendent (808) 488-0854

E) COMMUNICATIONS

Prior to beginning diving each day the diving supervisor will contact the following:
AMC Dive Superintendent (808) 478-0086
Penco Site Supervisor (808) 545-5195
Pearl Harbor Port Operations (808) 474-6262

Prior to the first day of diving operations, the Dive Superintendent will contact the
Honolulu Fire Department at (808) 689-6111 and the Hyperbaric Treatment Facility at
(808) 587-3425 to ensure that those organizations are aware of scheduled activities and are
capable of providing emergency support services

F) DESCRIPTION OF AN EMERGENCY VICTIM TRANSPORT PLAN

In the event of an injury, management will be coordinated by the Diving Supervisor.

Immediate first aid will be administered, during which time if an ambulance is
required 911 will be contacted. The injured person will be transported to the nearest
shore side facility. The location will be coordinated with the emergency
management services to ensure the fastest possible treatment for the injured person.
If need be the injured person will be immobilized and transported in a stokes litter
man basket.

In the event the injury is diving related the stricken diver will be treated
immediately with 100% oxygen on scene, 911 will be contacted and an ambulance
dispatched. The diver will be transported to the nearest shore side facility. The
location will be coordinated with the emergency management personnel to ensure
the fastest possible treatment. The diver will be transported to the nearest
recompression chamber.

G) PROCEDURES AND PHONE NUMBERS OR OTHER MEANS OF

COMMUNICATIONS TO ACTIVATE EMERGENCY SERVICES AT THE
FACILITY WHERE THE WORK IS BEING PERFORMED

The Diving supervisor shall have a mobile phone with the phone numbers for
Ambulance, Pearl Harbor Port Ops, Divers Alert Network, Hyperbaric facility, and
Project manager. In the event of incident the diving supervisor will contact the
appropriate groups and began the emergency management. The diving supervisor
will also have a VHF radio.

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H) PROCEDURES TO DEAL WITH ENTRAPPED OR FOULED DIVER
INCLUDING FOULED UMBILICAL (SUCTION AND
ENTANGLEMENT/DEBRIS)

Diver will notify topside that he is fouled; if communications are lost the diver will
give the proper line pull signals. Determine the extent of entrapment. Diver will
attempt to free himself, if required stand-by diver will be deployed to assist the
fouled diver. When diver is free, if shaken the diver will be brought to the surface.
Terminate dive, and commence decompression if required.

I) ACTIONS UPON LOSS OF VITAL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

In the event vital support equipment is lost, topside will shift to secondary air supply
and the stand-by diver will be alerted. The diver will be brought to the surface, the
dive terminated, and the diver brought up on deck. Investigate problem and
determine repairs.

J) ACTIONS UPON LOSS OF AIR SUPPLY

Shift to secondary air supply. The diver will be notified to prepare to activate his
emergency gas supply in his bail-out. The stand-by diver will be alerted. Put air to
diver’s pneumo hose. The diver will ensure air bubbles exiting from pneumo hose
before inserting into neck dam if required. Terminate dive, commence
decompression if required, and bring the diver up on surface. Diving will not begin
again until the primary air supply is restored.

K) ACTIONS UPON LOSS OF COMMUNICATIONS

In the event communications is lost, attempt line pull signals (see Table 10.4.1).
Notify the stand-by diver. Put air to the diver’s pneumo hose (SSA mode). If line
pull signals are established, signal 4 pulls and terminate the dive. If no answer
deploy stand-by to investigate, bring diver to the surface at a rate of 30 fpm taking
consideration for any decompression obligations.

L) LOST DIVER PLAN

Surface Supplied diving mode prevents the possibility of a lost diver. In the event
the diver becomes lost, the tender will come up tight on the dive umbilical and the
diver can follow it back to the surface. In addition all topside personnel will watch
for the diver’s bubbles. If necessary the Stand-by diver will be deployed with the
stricken diver’s umbilical in hand until which time he finds the lost diver. Both
divers will then be brought to the surface.
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M) INJURED DIVER PLAN

Diver will inform topside. Stand-by diver will be notified. Determine nature and
extent of injury. If required diver will provide “self-aid”. If required, deploy stand-
by diver to assist, administer first aid and evaluate injury. Stand-by diver will
remain with diver. Begin decompression if required (Do not omit decompression
except when severity of injury indicates a greater risk then omitting
decompression). Request required medical assistance and emergency evacuation (if
required). Conduct field neurological exam and relay dive profile to EMS personnel.

N) ACTIONS UPON DISCOVERY OF FIRE

In the event of fire, isolate any oxygen and secure electronic equipment connected
with affected equipment. Extinguish fire and secure equipment. Determine damage
and effect on the diver. If required terminate dive and commence decompression if
applicable. Notify local fire department, call 911.

O) DIVER BLOW UP/RAPID ASCENT TO SURFACE

Diver will exhale forcibly all the way to the surface. Tender will take up slack in
diver’s umbilical, (if applicable). Remove the diver from the water. If
decompression was omitted, treat for omitted decompression in accordance with
section 9-12.10 AMC Diving Safe Practices Manual

P) DIVER RECOVERY RESCUE PROCEDURES

In the event the diver becomes unconscious on the bottom or requires rescue the
stand-by diver will be deployed. The Diving Supervisor will notify emergency
medical services. Stand-by diver will follow the stricken diver’s umbilical hand over
hand until he reaches the diver. At that point the stand-by diver will bring the
stricken diver to the surface while the tenders haul them up at a rate of 30fpm. The
stand-by diver will hold the stricken divers head and neck in position to ensure a
positive open airway. The best locations for recovery will be thru the manhole
entrances from which the diver entered the water. The emergency Man-Lift will be
positioned over man-hole entrance. The standby diver will assist attaching
emergency man-lift to the diver. The diver will be recovered to the deck. The tender
will remove the divers gear and if necessary position the diver in a safe place to
begin first aid/CPR as required. The best location to conduct first aid will be on the
grating of the Salt Water Screen House. The diving supervisor and 2nd tender will
recover the standby diver; once the standby diver is undressed both he and the
diving supervisor will assist as necessary. A complete neurological exam will be
performed, if practical, in accordance with chapter 14.10 of the Safe Practices
Manual. Stricken diver will be transported to nearest shore side facility to meet
EMS personnel.
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Q) INJURY/ILLNESS OF MEMBER OF SURFACE CREW WITH DIVER IN
THE WATER

If for any reason one of the members of the surface crew is injured (other than
minor cut or scrape) the dive will be terminated immediately. Once the diver is on
deck immediate first aid will be administered to the stricken individual. During
termination of dive other topside personnel may render assistance to the injured
person.

R) EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN

If the order is given for an emergency evacuation the dive will be terminated
immediately. The diving supervisor will contact the diver through the radio and the
diver will be brought to the surface and undressed. The dive team will then move to
evacuate the area. If diving from a boat or barge, the crew will depart the area by
boat and proceed out of the area or to the nearest shore side facility depending on
the emergency. If diving from the pier, the dive team will evacuate the area by foot
or vehicle, whichever method is best for the emergency. If the diver has omitted
decompression in order to evacuate, an ambulance will be contacted to transport the
diver to nearest hyperbaric facility.

S) EMERGNECY EQUIPMENT

The Following Emergency Equipment will be at the Dive Station:

1 ea. Cellular telephone

1 ea. VHF radio

1 ea. Medical Trauma Kit

1 ea. Bag Type Resuscitator with Oxygen bottle cylinder and standard O2 regulator
0-25 lpm, capable of delivering 15 lpm for 30 minutes.

1 ea. Stokes litter with Flotation, restraining straps, and lifting rigging

1 ea. Diving Supervisor and/or DMT specialized in and able to provide basic life
support and pre-hospital emergency medical care for diving diseases and injuries.

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 T) INCIDENT REPORTING

All injuries and incidents will be reported to immediate supervisors. Injury

reports and witness statements (Appendices, Section M) will be completed as
soon as possible so events remain fresh in memories.

Dive supervisor will notify AMC Dive Superintendent and Penco

Environmental Site Supervisor of any incident or injury as soon as possible.

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