IAGC LAND GEOPHYSICAL SAFETY MANUAL Edition 9 ... - CGISS

8) Reflective vests, and rain gear.9) Only line checkers, shooters and their helpers will work during night time operations.No pick up or laying out of line will be performed at night.3.18.2 Boat Operations at NightEquipment to be carried on at least one boat in the work area and all supply boatsshould include:1) Radar.2) Two searchlights.3) Fathometer.4) Radio.5) Emergency flares.6) All life vests should have whistles and illumination lights attached.7) One life ring per crewmember or life rafts for the full crew.8) Two emergency flashlights.9) Sufficient lighting to enable clear vision within all areas of the boat where work will beperformed.10) All boats conducting night operations should check in with base camp every 30minutes.3.18.3 Road Operations1) Traffic control is necessary to provide maximum warnings to prevent accidents andpromote a continuous flow of traffic2) Warning lights, flags and signs that meet local regulations and written in the locallanguage are required when working along road and street right-of-ways.3) The hazards of operating on farm roads and back roads are often greater than thoseencountered on the main roads and highways. The secondary roads usually havemore curves or doglegs, and hills are sharper or more acute than those of mainhighways. Trees and shrubbery grow closer to the road. If there is a shoulder, it isnot always an all-weather shoulder.a) When operating on any public road or shoulder, all vehicles should displayregulation warnings. These may be rotating or flashing light beacons or strobelights. Vehicle warnings should be clearly visible from all visible from alldirections.b) When operating on any public road or shoulder, each vehicle should also have alllights and four-way flashers operating. Vehicles should also display red flagsand/or slow moving signs.Page 64 of 136