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Location: (Insert as appropriate)

Risks present and degree

High Medium Low

Activity: BLT (Bollard Load Testing)

A H F N V Z O

HAZARD TABLE A Falling B Tripping/slipping C Flying / falling articles D Fire E Collapse F Moving Machinery G Moving vehicles H Drowning I Noise

J Substances/fumes/dust K Burns L Explosion M Protruding objects N Cranes Operating O Burst hose P Slinging Q Ships passing R Manual handling

S Asphyxiation T Tides / Current U Electrocution V Exclusion Zone W X Y Z

Persons at risk: (Insert as appropriate) Preventative Measures: A H F N V Z O

Lifejackets to be worn at all times. Port to be informed of our intentions. Lifebuoy with 20m line to be close at hand. Do not approach test rig while under load. Operator to be aware of it, as a working quay. Exclusive zone to be set up around test area, to be monitored on CCTV. In case of any bollard failure, UHM WPE fibre rope is being used to reduce any whiplash to practically 0%. Minimum breaking load on rope 283T. Oil spill kit to be on hand in case of burst oil pipe.

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Location: (Insert as appropriate) Activity: Testing The SWL of Bollards Method Statement The object of the exercise is to load test the quayside bollards. This has been made possible by using a hydraulic cylinder pulling between two bollards, thus simulating spring lines as it is not possible to test in all directions. However, this can give a great deal of confidence in the bollard and surrounding quay structure. Before any test takes place a thorough examination of the bollard and sounding area should be undertaken i.e. for cracking in surrounding concrete or on the bollard itself, and any corroded bolts in the bollard. The test rope is looped over the first bollard and then attached to the fixed end of the cylinder. The second test rope is attached to the second bollard. Using the hand winch, which is mounted on top of the cylinder frame, the rope from this should be attached to the second test rope, so it can be pulled towards the test cylinder (the cylinder should be fully stroked out at this stage). When the rope is taut, it can be attached to the cylinder ram taking care not to lose any pin / sheaves when working close to water. The rope being used is Dyneema®. The reason for this being that it does not stretch, so if there is a failure there is no recoil affecting the rope. It would simply drop to the ground, thus avoiding potential injury through snapback. A check rope should be attached to each of the adjacent bollards and to the bollard being tested in case of failure (see Drawing). The hydraulic cylinder is operated by a hydraulic pump from a remote position some 20 metres away. Before commencing the test the cylinder should be secured in case of bollard failure and possibly pulling the test rig into the water (see Drawing). This can be prevented by simply attaching a line or strop to the hydraulic rig with the other end to a solid object i.e. van/forklift truck or by using a rail clamp and attaching to railway lines if possible (this would the preferred option). The system is supplied with three cameras. Two of the cameras to be looking close up at each bollard and the third camera set up some distance away to cover the whole area (in case of persons walking into the test zone). The cylinder is powered by a portable hydraulic unit which should be positioned close to the control centre (back of van), where the data recording unit is located. Once all the equipment is set up, the hydraulic unit can be started and the pressure can be increased slowly to 25% of the test load and stop (pressure guide will be observed to drop). This is caused by the Dyneema® tightening around the bollard. Once settled, start to increase the pressure to 50% and stop and wait 1 minute. Check bollard on cameras. If all is OK, increase to 75%, and repeat. If all is OK, increase to 100% and hold for 2 or 3 minutes. Pressure may have to be slightly higher to allow for creep and Dyneema® tightening (all this information will be stored on SD card for play later, if required.

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Method Statement (continued) Once satisfied with the test, reduce pressure slowly. When Dyneema® is slack, it is safe to approach rig. Disconnect both of the ropes from the bollards and reposition the rig between one of the adjacent bollards and set-up again as previous. Repeat the test operation so that the bollard is tested in the opposite direction. Once completed, this is now the end of the test.

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