. . in somewhat choppy seas? and with a several foot deck differential. - .-. A small winch would have accomplished the job in a much safer and It is recommended that such transfer procedures easier fashion. be reviewed and that m appropriate training program be instituted. ‘-o.-Noise levels around the air sa.piers cm the soil transports and in the engine comp=~tnents of the LCMS appear to be sufficiently high as to require heaxing protection. In both cases, personnel were observed workin~ without such protection (on the LCM one weazing protection) . It is recommended individual was obss.~-ti~ that such protection be required until such tine that a quantitative evaluation c~n h dcne. Even if the measurements indicate otherwise, it is strm,;ly su~?ested that hearing protectors be made available for volunta_w use. LESTER A. SL~ACK, JR. ‘“ Head, Radiological Safety Department A-FRRI . 27 —