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CEMEX PROJECT Risk Assessment & Method Statement Ryall North To Ryall Quarry
Ryall Quarry Wharf
Water Transport By Barge
PICS SSIP SAFETY
CONTRACTOR,S SCHEMES IN CHOICE
CANAL & RIVER TRANSPORT DREDGING & MAINTENANCE
Ryall Quarry Wharf
Water Transport by Barge
CEMEX PROJECT
THOMPSONS RIVER TRANSPORT LTD
Risk Assessment and Method Statement
VAT. Reg. No 684 6449 87 Directors:
Registered in England; 5513460 J.G M.M. and Mr, J.A Thompson
Contents
1. Purpose of this document
2. Water category as defined by MCA
3. Hazard category and symbols
4. Plan of route with point raised in the assessment
5. Fixed Hazards and Actions
6. Non-fixed Hazards and Actions
7. Reporting Emergencies & Incidents
8. Method Statement
9. Notes for Masters of vessels
CANAL & RIVER TRANSPORT DREDGING & MAINTENANCE
Risk Assessment and Method Statement
Barge Transportation
Ryall North to Ryall
River Severn Worcester
The purpose of this document is to assess in advance, and put in place, a safety
management system before starting any work.
This involves surveying the route being used to eliminate or reduce hazards found.
To assist CART have listed areas they have identified as warranting consideration on a plan,
a Known Hazards to Navigation Paln (KHNP, see attached) so we use this as a guide in
identifying and resolving potential risks.
As Contractor for CEMEX we undergo in depth training of our crews Along with Auxiliary
Course which is cover By MCA and CEMEX requirements'
We have a standard Safety/Operational Procedures for Freight Barges on the River Severn,
but always under take a risk assessment before the commencement of any new work.
Date of assessment
Signed
Canal &River Trust
3. Water category as defined by the MCA
The four categories of waters as defined by the MCA are as follows:
Category A: Narrow rivers and canals where the depth of water is generally less than 1.5 metres.
Category B: Wider rivers and canals where the depth of water is generally 1.5 metres or more and
where the significant wave height could not be expected to exceed 0.6metres at anytime.
Category C: Tidal rivers and estuaries and large, deep lakes and lochs where the significant wave
height could not be expected to exceed 1.2metres at any time.
Category D: Tidal rivers and estuaries where the significant wave height could not be expected to
exceed 2.0 metres at anytime.
Category of Waters for this Known Hazard Navigation Plan
Location Category
River Severn Navigation B
2. Hazard categories and symbols
Fixed Hazards
Fixed hazards include all hazards fixed at a specific location. Fixed hazards should be expected to
been countered on all journeys. Locations of each fixed hazard are shown by a symbol on the Known
Hazard Navigation Plan.
Fixed Hazard Type Map
Symbol
Bridge with air draft lower than 4.0m 1
Lock 2
Swing or Lift bridge 3
Tight Bend With Limited Sight Lines 4
Canal or River Junction With Limited Sight Lines 5
Blind Spot 6
Oil terminal 7
Jetty 8
Wharf 9
Mooring Site leisure 10
Mooring Site Freight - Commercial 11
Automated Sluice 12
Weir with boom 13
Lift Bridge 14
Dock 15
Narrows 16
Dredging Tip with loading & unloading 17
Shoal 18
Underwater Obstruction 19
Aqueduct Narrows 20
Navigable Channel Difficult to Locate – Remain in Centre Channel 21
Turning Point 22
Boatyard – Working Area 23
Leisure Facility - Operation 24
Slipways 25
Overhead Power Lines 26
Risk Assessment Known Fixed Hazards on River
1/Starting from Ryall heading up stream on plan
Observation Findings Action
Number 26 on KHNP plan over head power line No obstruction to high up None
Number 12 water intake with guards River wide low flow rates None
Number 10 left bank no mooring site Shallow water Yes
Number 18 shoal Shallow water Yes
Number 5 Marina Entrance and Exit Danger of vessel coming out
Yes
Number 10 leisure mooring Beware of making a wash Yes
Number 12 Right hand bank Sluice Out flow only though flap None
Number 26 Over head power No obstructions to high up None
Number 25 Left hand bank small Slipways Only small boat launching Yes
In addition to CART Hazards TRT additional hazards listed below
In addition to CART Hazards, TRT identified hazards listed below
Observation Findings Action
Number 19 Old Bridge Buttressess Protrude above river bed Yes
Num 1 Upton Road Bridge air draft 7.62m LSL Maximum river levels Yes
Num 9 Undocking @ Ryall Good visibility None
Num 9 Docking @ Ryall Vessel turning 180 Yes
Num 9 Docking @ Ryall North Good visibility None
Num 9 Undocking @ Ryall North Hinge turn 180 Yes
Number 12 Right hand bank Sluice Out flow only though flap None
Number 26 Over head power No obstructions to high up None
Number 25 Left hand bank small Slipways Only small boat launching Yes
Action taken to Eliminate Known Hazards
Observation Regarding Canal & River Trust Fixed Hazards List
Num 10 Shallow water restrictions restrict any mooring so treat as 18 Shoal. Action Yes
Action record depth sounding to charts giving one to each vessel
Num 5 Upton Marina Exit as blind spots with obstructing vision Action Yes
Action cut trees back/afix signs at exit warning of large vessel working on river to include
wording to be agreed with marina manager, for example: -
“Large Aggregate Barges Operating across marina Exit
All vessels when leaving the marina must proceed with caution
Vessel on the river have right of way over ones coming out of Marina
Place crew member on your bow to be your eyes
All boats sound your horn STOP look before you entering River”
Vessels entering the marine: - No hazard identified Action None
Num 10 leisure mooring Action Yes
Action when barges approaching any moored boats they are instructed to slow down well in
advance of moorings to reduce the wash.
Num 25 slipways Action Yes
Action when approaching slipways if being used, slow down in advance keeping a good
lookout for small boats.
Thompson River Transport Extra Known Fixed Hazards
Num 19 Old Upton Bridge Buttresses would only affect loaded vessel during periods of low summer
levels. Action Yes
Action Take sounding and record the precise position of the old buttresses. Place precise position on
electronic chart so Masters know the exact position between buttresses.
Num 1 Upton Road Bridge Air Draft 7.62m Action Yes
Upton Bridge air draft (only affect vessel in times of floods over 4.12m S/L. Vessel stop running if
river level exceeds 2.75m S/L.
Num 9 Docking and Undocking procedures. Action Yes
See docking statement to master and crew page 5.
Known Fixed Hazards
Known Fixed Hazards Remarks
1 Other commercial craft On the Navigation
We are the only commercial traffic operating. If we know that CART barges or any passenger vessel are moving in our area will keep in contact via VHF. Action Yes.
2 Leisure boats
There are many leisure boat on the water so a good look out is kept at all times accounting for the possibility that other river users are less experienced regards navigation regulations. Action Yes.
3 Unpowered craft
Small canoes and rowing boats being slow moving we keep a eye on them and manoeuvre around them. Action Yes.
4 Disease on the water
There are many type of disease related to working on water. Our crews have access to information regarding water transmitted diseases onboard the barge and take precautions if they think there's a risk. Action Yes.
5 Contaminated needles
This is an issue the Company has not encountered previously on the River Severn. Action None.
6 Anti-social Behaviour
Areas we operate on the river we have never encountered any anti-social behaviour. Action None.
7 Floating Obstructions
When river is in flood it’s full of timber floating. Master and crew keep a close watch and manoeuvre around them. Action Yes.
Action Taken for Non Fixed Hazards
1/ Any other commercial vessel on River should have been notified by Lock Keeper that the
Company is operating in a certain area on the River in turn told use also so we could contact
them by VHF.
Action Taken / If we have no knowledge of any other vessel, when the other vessel is seen
we comply with COLREGS rules, try contacting the vessel on VHF. If contacted request is
intention of passage. If no answer keep sailing on our course but comply to the rules of
navigation.
2/ Leisure Boats these can be anywhere on the navigation without any contact with other
users and not necessarily sail in accordance with the relevant regulations.
Action Taken/ When seeing a vessel consider what it’s going to do. Keep a close watch and
anticipate its actions. If we are going perform a manoeuvre wait till the boat has passed and
then commence manoeuvre, at all times keeping watch for any other vessels in the area.
3/ Unpowered craft keeping a good watch on them and even stop if craft identified as
having problems as users of these type of craft are often in the process of being trained.
Action Taken/ As for Leisure Boats
4/ Disease on the water. Identify preventative measures to minimise risk of contracting
waterborne diseases.
Action taken/ The Company supplies all crews with protective clothing and with washing
facilities with sterilizing soaps and a place to change. They also heath literature aboard
relating to water disease.
5/ Contaminated needles. Not previously encountered by the Company in its River Severn
operations.
Action taken / If any crew member see any syringes they are instructed not touch them by
hand. Get twisters and a steel box to put them in before touching them. If no handling
device is available crew instructed not to handle syringes.
6/Anti-social behaviour. Not previously encountered by the Company in its River Severn
operations.
Action taken None.
7/ Floating Obstructions in river this is normal in times of freshwater flows from small
objects to whole trees.
Action Taken/ All our barges have been fitted with log guards around the propeller, a
measures which has proved to be effective over the last ten years of River Severn
operations.
HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Section HAZ 1 Appendix B
Suggested Risk Assessment Performs for Work
Project No Project Title RYALL NORTH Sheet No 1
ELEMENT OF WORK REVIEWED ALL THE RIVER ROITE FROM Ryall quarry to Ryall North 2.5 miles of river Transport bulk aggregate by Barge Thompson River Transport
POTENTIAL HAZARD (SEE NOTES 1 & 2) RISK H M L Marina Entrance Exit to River X Shallow water in places X Leisure Mooring X Slipways X Old bridge buttresses protruding from river bottom X
IDENTIFIED PREVENTION MEASURE Marina exit trim back trees and place warning sign in marina at exit Shallow water depth record sounding place on river charts Leisure Mooring barge slow down to reduce any wash Slipways Keep good look out for small boat launching Old bridge buttresses take sound of position they lay and record to river chart
FUTURE & FOLLOW-UP ACTION (SEE NOTES 3) DECISION All Hazard been found low risk DATE 28/08/15 JGT VERIFIED
COMPLETED BY(SIGN AND DATE) APPROVED BY(PROJECT DIRECTOR)
NOTES 1/ TYPICAL HAZARDS FORCONSIDERATION FALLS CHEMICALS BIOLOGICAL RADIATION
Reporting Emergencies & Incidents
Whatever form of accident i.e. personal injury to employees, vessels and other boats and
their operators inform Thompson River Transport office and enter in the vessels logbook.
Keep office informed of all details and developments - also keep logbook updated at all
times. The office will decide if it is necessary to report any serious accident to the MAIB,
and other authority if in need of Emergency services.
All contacts are on notice board in bridge.
EMERGENCY PROCEEDURES
All crew have a place and job in an emergency, these procedures are posted up in the Wheel House,
and each crew member must know their station. Before the vessel starts its service training will be
given.
I) Captain on bridge, overall charge
2) Mate, at source of problem
CAPTAIN
In overall charge, responsible for directing mate regarding evacuation of vessel or attending
problem and notifying emergency services.
MATE
At source of problem, using fire fighting equipment if required or evacuating at Captain’s
instructions.
MASTERS RESPONSIBILITIES AND REGULATIONS
The boat master has the authority when in charge of the vessel to make decisions with
regard to the safety of the vessel and its crew; he must also be responsible for the safe
navigation of the vessel in compliance with all the requirements set by the 'Marine and
Coastguard Agency'. It is his responsibility to ensure all checks are made on a daily or
weekly basis according to the schedule. Any problems found which he cannot resolve
should be reported immediately to the office ensuring standards of safety at all times. Each
boat master is responsible for his own safety, and of his crew, at all times.
MASTERS QUALIFICATIONS
The master of the vessels must be in possession of necessary license. He should be of good
health and be able to swim.
EMPLOYEE OBLIGATIONS
Employees have a legal obligation to work safely and are required to take full responsibility
for their actions in support of safety policy and rules. Employees must address any defects
or report any that require further attention to either the vessel or working practices.
MEANS OF COMMUNICATION
All vessels are supplied with a mobile telephone. You must ensure the batteries are charged
before each sailing. VHF radios are also installed on each vessel, check operation daily.
Risk Assessment & Method Statement
Method of Working
Torbay Seaways & Stevedores Ltd., the Parent company, was founded in 1975 by same
person that found Thompson River Transport Ltd in 1995.
Started in 1995 on the Severn navigation, with a contract from British waterways. Since
then the Company has undertaken work for the Environment Agency, Severn &Trent water,
Worcester County Council and a significant amount of contractor work for Navigations
authorities. In 1999 we started work on the Construction of the two Wharfs for RMC (Ripple
and Ryall House Farm Wharves). In 2005 the Company won the contract from RMC to
transport ‘as dug’ sand and gravel from Ripple to Ryall Farm House Quarry. In 2008 this
contract was renewed by the current quarry operators CEMEX, hence the Company has
been shipping sand and gravel on the River Severn for last ten years.
The Parent Company and TRT Ltd has an impeccable health and safety record with no serous
injures over last 40 years with this in mind see no reason to change our working methods.
Our Crews working methods are common sense: -
Keeping a clean and tidy vessel;
Keep equipment well maintained;
Help each other and look out for other safety;
If they find problem they report it and company acts on it, and;
If they needed something to do with their job they ask and company acts on it.
Crew Method of Working Aboard Vessel
Keeping a good look out all the time;
At work you are a professional, be courteous to other users particularly users of
small craft who may not be experienced navigation users;
If turning the vessel around look to determine if it's clear. If not stop and wait
for other vessel to pass, and;
Once it’s clear commence manoeuvre, keeping a good lookout.
Docking and Undocking
Before any manoeuvre check if it is clear; give way to traffic moving on the river;
Once clear let go;
In the risk assessment we found only two area of concern, the first being the
marina exit onto the river. We have with the help of marina management
agreed to place a warning sign at the marine exit. It is also proposed to prune
back trees around the marina entrance annually to give better vision.
The second relates to the depth of water over the old bridge buttresses which at
S/L mean the barges will load less cargo. If river is 0.3m above summer level
they can be loaded with the normal tonnage
Dated Signed by
Method Statement & Safe Work Procedures
Work Description
Transportation by barge, ‘as raised’ bulk aggregates materiel from a site, Ryall North,
upstream of Upton on Severn to a site downstream at Ryall House Farm Quarry some
2.5miles each way. The owners of the barges, Thompson River Transport Ltd have been
operating the current service for the last ten years on behalf of CEMEX between Ripple and
Ryall Quarry. Barges size are all the same size, 89ft long, 19ft4 in beam and 7ft draft, and
load max180 tonnes. Each barge has two crew members. Working hours Monday to Friday
07.30till 16.30hrs. No working on weekends and bank holidays. All barges over night and
start at Ryall House Farm Quarry Wharf.
In the morning barges sail up from Ryall House Farm Quarry to be loaded at Ryall North, this
estimated to take some 30minutes. Barges will be loaded at Ryall North with an electric
conveyer. Once loaded the barge will turn around with the stern still fastened and the bow
let go. With the help of bow thrusters and river flow the bow will swing around to face
downstream before letting the stern rope off. Sailing downstream will take 25minutes to
Ryall House Farm Quarry Wharf passing the wharf and turn to port towards left bank.
Having completed the turn the barge will face upstream, then sail to berth on starboard side
at Ryall House Farm Quarry Wharf.
Unloading will take approximately 20 minutes using an excavator fitted with a clamshell
grad as per existing practice before setting sail back to Ryall North. The upstream journey is
estimated to take about 30 minutes. Overall time for round trip time is approximate 2hrs.
Anticipated daily loads is 3/4 loads per barge.
Normally two barges will operate this service. Barges, when not working moor at Ryall
House Farm Quarry Wharf as per current practice where they are maintained and fuel up.
Thompson River Transport Ltd.
Method of Working Instruction
Boat Master & Deckhands
This notice is being made to ensure the Safety of the Crews on the Barges and other persons
using the Navigation.
The way Boat Master and their crew conduct themselves play a great part for everyone’s
safety.
These method of working are the result of the risk assessment carried out by the company.
1/Read the Risk Assessment and Method Statement enclosed with this memo
2/ Paying Special Attention to
Action taken to Eliminate Known fixed & none fixed Hazard
Before the new route starts operating all Crew and Staff will attend a Familiarization safety
meeting on the river where the full river and new pontoon operation will be considered and
familiarised with before we start running the Route.
If you have any questions or suggestion regarding this assessment please contact Graham
Thompson on phone numbers below: -
07710 914457 or 01803 314932
Thompson River Transport has been shipping sand/gravel between Ripple and Ryall House Farm Quarries on behalf of CEMEX UK Materials Ltd. on the River Severn for ten years without incident. This is despite a small number of occurrences with other vessels rounding Sandy Point on the wrong side of the river in breach COLREGs. The success of the Company’s Ryall operations to date are a testament to the good look out kept on our vessels as many users of the river are not aware of the rules relating to its navigation. Docking and departing at Ripple Wharf over past ten years with average of 8 to 15 loads a day normally with loaded vessel coming upstream docking starboard side to face upstream. After unloading the vessel reverses off astern, swinging around to starboard and sales
The system of working down river is different, with the vessel sailing downstream empty and upstream laden at present, but the Ryall North development will require the reverse, sailing upstream unladen and downstream laden. Some of the Company’s vessels have a bow thruster allowing vessels to be turned more easily. As a result the Company proposes to fit bow thrusters to the remaining fleet to be used for this project. ACTION YES.
Explanation of the Methods of docking and Undocking the Barges
The Difference between Sailing Upstream or Downstream of Ryall House Farm Quarry Wharf
Docking instructions to Master & Crew regarding new Docking Procedures
Revised Docking Instructions for Berthing Ryall House Farm Quarry Wharf to
Ryall North
Vessel starts in mornings from Ryall House Farm Quarry Wharf sailing to Ryall North, docking starboard side. Vessel sails loaded from Ryall North to Ryall House Farm Quarry Wharf , when arriving sails past the wharf before turning around to port placing the bow towards left banking making a 180o turn to face the flow of the river, then normal docking up to the berth.
New Docking Procedures Ryall to Ryall North Loading Pontoon
A vessel will sail upstream from Ryall House Farm Quarry Wharf empty and berth
starboard side. Still facing upstream the loading method is same procedures as at
Ripple Wharf using the spring rope to control barge under the loading conveyer. After
loading, and with the help of bow thrusters and river flow whilst keeping stern ropes
still secured to pontoon release the bow rope, swinging the bow around until vessel
faces downstream before untying from the pontoon. All crew will attend a safety
meeting covering the river route and new loading pontoon to become familiarized with
its layout and the loading and unloading procedures before operating the vessels.
ACTION YES.
Navigation Procedures for Ryall House Farm Quarry
to Ryall North Notice to Master and Crew of the
Barges
Due to the presence of additional issues compared to the current Ryall House Quarry Farm to Ripple Quarry sailing, existing navigation procedures have been revised and additions made. Anyone found complying with these navigation procedures will be breaking Company rules and could loose their job. A new list of checks will be forthcoming which include entries into log book and signature of person doing checks DAILY.
Navigation requirements
On preparing to set sail from Ryall Wharf check it clear to proceed. Once you have left berth sail just left of river centre till you react the bend (mark 1/) on chart. Move over to right of centre and follow bend around and up straight when about point (mark 2/) on chart keeping mid stream at 100m before Marina Entrance. Slow down to keep a good watch, listen for sound signals for anyone exiting from Marina. If anyone is seen SOUND your HORN and keep at reduced speed passing though Upton on Severn to reduce wash and engine noise until you have past public pontoon mooring (mark 3/) on the chart then resume to cruising speed. Once you have docked at Ryall North (mark 4/) on the chart and have completed loading check if all clear to proceed to perform a hinge turns to face down river keeping a good watch. Let go when round and sail down river. Keeping right of mid steam until your 100m above mooring pontoon (mark 3/) on chart. If river is at S/L you will have to pass between the old bridge buttresses to avoid grounding. If 0.3m above S/L its all clear see chart for details. Stay at a reduced speed in mid stream with extra lookout and listening until you past Marina Exit. Once past the Marina resume normal speed, keeping left of mid stream until bend (mark 5/) on chart round the bend and at (mark 6/) on chart move to right hand side of mid stream and right bank (see position on chart). Continue to sail past RyallHouse Farm Quarry Wharf before turning around. Swing vessel bow around to port facing left bank. Once maneuver dock as normal.
A full Heath & safety navigation procedures booklet will be supplied to all crew members before new route commences.
Dated 27/08/15 Signed by John Graham Thompson
J G Thompson
Plan of Route Navigation Procedures
Ryall to Ryall North
A full navigation chart will be made. This Plan is not for sailing