Marine Order 32 (Cargo handling equipment) - Australian Maritime ...

Dock work safety Schedule 1(ii) being provided with appropriate steps or ladders at changes of level;and(iii) being guarded as necessary by temporary fencing.3.4 Cargo spaces3.4.1 Loading or unloading must not be carried out in a cargo space where there is arisk of a person falling a distance of 2 m or more, unless fencing in accordancewith subclause 3.6 is installed to prevent a person falling.3.4.2 Where 2 lifting appliances are operating in the same cargo space, with workbeing carried out at different levels, a net or other equivalent protection must berigged in such a manner as to prevent persons and cargo falling from the upperlevel.3.4.3 Loading or unloading must not be carried out using a mechanical stowingappliance in any cargo space where an unprotected opening exists into which theappliance could fall.3.5 Machinery moving parts3.5.1 Moving parts of machinery, steam pipes and live electrical conductors in andadjacent to areas on a vessel where loading or unloading is being carried outmust be so guarded, fenced or otherwise enclosed as to prevent accidentalaccess, except where such part, pipe or conductor, by virtue of its position orconstruction, presents no risk of injury to a person or damage to property.3.5.2 Removal of guards around machinery, including parts of mechanical stowingappliances, mechanised hatch covers or other power operated equipment, steampipes, electrical conductors or the like must only be done by a person authorisedby the master, and only after that person has advised the person in charge ofsuch intended action.3.5.3 Where such guards are removed, adequate precautions must be taken by theperson removing the guard to ensure the safety of persons in the vicinity. Theperson in charge must not require or permit unauthorised persons under his orher control to approach the area where the guard has been removed until advisedby a person authorised by the master that it is safe to do so.3.5.4 Where a safety device is removed or rendered inoperative, measures must betaken by the person removing the device or rendering it inoperative to ensurethat the relevant equipment cannot be used, except as required by this Order, orinadvertently started, until the device has been replaced or its operation restored.3.6 Temporary fencingTemporary fencing, for this Schedule, must:(a) comprise at least 2 parallel rails, ropes or chains, the top rail, rope or chainbeing at a height of at least 1 m above and substantially parallel to thewalking surface, and the intermediate rail, rope or chain being aboutmidway between the top rail, rope or chain and the walking surface; and(b) if constructed of rope or chain, be provided with means for keeping therope or chain as taut as is practicable; and(c) be continuous except that a section may be removable for the purpose ofloading or unloading to the minimum extent necessary for that purpose; andMarine Order 32 (Cargo handling equipment) 2011 23MO32 modcomp-130604Z.docx