Information

  • Document No.

  • Barge No.

  • Facility

  • Port

  • Dock No.

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared By

Mental Checklist

  • Do I understand the tasks?

  • 2. Do I need to talk to others before starting this task to better understand the risks?

  • Do I understand my transfer orders?

  • Do I understand product quantities and /or draft issues incurred in those orders?

  • I reviewed and understand the Barge piping diagram?

  • Have I reviewed and understand the Barge Transfer Procedures.

  • Do I have the required tools for the transfer?

  • Have I put a hand on every valve?

  • Have I checked scupper plugs?

  • I do understand the product risks and have the correct PPE for the risks.

Risks and Hazards

  • What are the possible Risks and HAZARDS of doing this transfer?

  • What will I do to reduce the likelihood of an event from the Risks and HAZARDS noted above?

  • Steps to Achieve Low Risk Factor

    1. Identify risks of the job.
    2. Rate RISKS and HAZARDS (High, Med., Low), based on likelihood and/or severity of consequences .
    3. Determine what you can do to achieve low risk level
    4. If you do not know what to do to achieve low risk level, (CONTACT YOUR SUPERVISOR)

Pre-Barge Check

  • Are scupper plugs in place?

  • Does your Barge have six mooring lines?

  • Do your orders match with dock orders?

  • Do you have the proper tools and PPE for the job?

Hose Connection

  • Are your drip pans free of water and cargo?

  • Do you have proper PPE for Cargo handled?

  • Have you checked all valve packing tightness?

  • Do you have a tagine and flange wraps?

  • Are you at a safe distance when dock arm / hose is lowered.

  • Do you have a new gasket?

  • Are you using the star pattern to tighten bolts.

Start Up Load

  • Are you going to have a thorough Transfer conference?

  • Do you need your vent stack opened?

  • Are you gravitating to check for leaks and flow?

  • Are you monitoring for leaks frequently?

  • Have you "visually" inspected driveshaft and U-joints?

  • Have you verified operation of emergency shutdown.

Start Up Discharge

  • Are all engine fluids checked and belts in good condition?

  • Have you greased PTO?

  • Is the PTO disengage before you start engines.

  • Do you have enough pump engine fuel for transfer?

  • Are you wearing proper PPE to start engine?

  • Is the discharge valve closed when you engage PTO

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During Transfer

  • Are you monitoring mooring lines?

  • Are you checking Cargo Liquid Levels and drafts?

  • Are you loading Barge level?

  • Are you frequently checking for leaks.

Finish Transfer

  • Do you know your drafts?

  • Are you at safe levels to tip-off / strip.

  • Are you communications still established?

  • Have you reduced rate / strip?

  • Have you given the dock proper notice?

  • Are you topping off / stripping one tank at a time?

  • Are you leaving enough time to swap between tanks.

  • Are you staying in area of cargo tank being topped off / stripped?

  • Are you leaving enough room for drain / blowback / line displacement?

  • Are you standing by cargo tank to blow back?

Disconnecting

  • Are you wearing proper PPE for cargo handled?

  • Are you using a tagline?

  • Is header valve shut to disconnect?

  • Are you going to break connection from bottom to top?

  • Are you standing clear when arm / hose is being raised?

Secure Barge

  • Are all cargo valves shut and hatches closed tool tight?

  • Are you double checking work after inspector?

Transfer Hazards

  • Are there any facility, barge, or equipment hazards associated with this transfer?

Comments

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