comdtinst m16114.32c - U.S. Coast Guard

Part 2 – Operations and Missions
Chapter 2 – Mission Planning
G.8. Boat Safety
Program
NOTE
A boat safety program is essential if Coast Guard missions are to be
performed effectively and safely, protecting both the platforms and the
crews. A boat safety program need not be a separate unit instruction, but
may be fulfilled through routine practices involving safety stand-downs,
mission pre-briefs, and identification and alleviation of as many
identifiable hazards as possible.
The Operational Commander and CO/OIC may
program guidance for all subordinate units.
develop and maintain boat safety
Further guidance on safety programs is contained in Reference (h).
G.9. Confined
Space Entry
Program
Confined spaces are those that are:
(01) Large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily
enter and perform assigned work.
(02)
Limited or restricted means for entry or exit, such as tanks,
vessels, storage bins, vaults, and pits.
(03) Not designed for continuous employee occupancy.
Intended users are all shore units with confined space work
environments. Entry into confined spaces should only occur after
evaluation of the hazards and other safety concerns. Units shall prepare a
unit instruction identifying confined spaces and the required safety
procedures for entering those spaces. Further information on required
and recommended content of a unit’s confined space entry program is
contained in References (j), and (x).
G.10. Jewelry
Coxswains shall ensure jewelry is removed prior to beginning all
evolutions including helicopter operations, towing, any line handling,
and when working around machinery. The wearing of jewelry, including
rings, wristwatches, necklaces, or other items not consisting of
organizational clothing, personal pr otective equipment, or uniform
articles by boat crewmembers engaged in hoisting, towing, or other deck
evolutions where the potential for snagging exists is prohibited.
Personnel embarked in boats should be discouraged to wear jewelry, as it
is not a safe practice. The CO/OIC and Coxswains should address this
during all pre-underway briefs.
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