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

Schedule 2Dock worker access while on board1850 mm high (including any sill, the height of which must not exceed450 mm), and, where the door is of a type which may become so obstructedas to prevent rescue in case of emergency, allows access to the cabinthrough a second opening; and(h) is constructed of fire-proof materials; and(i) in the case of an electrically operated crane or a crane in which electricalequipment connected with the crane’s operation is installed, contains asuitable fire extinguisher complying with the appropriate AustralianStandard or equivalent; and(j) has been so designed that noise and vibration remain within acceptablelimits; and(k) shields the operating position and seat from the effects of radiated heatfrom the driving mechanism; and(l) if the crane is capable of hoisting a load to the level of the operatingposition — has any window that is at risk of being struck by a swingingload fitted with laminated glass, toughened safety glass or a materialoffering equivalent protection; and(m) is provided with illumination operable from the control position.15.2 Access to crane operating position15.2.1 Access to the operating position of a crane must be provided by means of:(a) a spiral stairway ladder complying with subclause 14.3.2 of this Schedule;or(b) an inclined ladder or ladders complying with subclause 14.3.1 of thisSchedule; or(c) a vertical ladder or ladders complying with subclause 14.2 of this Schedule;or(d) any combination of paragraph (a), (b) or (c).15.2.2 The top of any access opening in a crane pedestal must be at least 1850 mmabove the deck. If a sill is fitted, it must not exceed 450 mm in height. The clearwidth of the opening must be at least 550 mm.15.2.3 Where access is installed inside the structure of the crane or crane pedestal, ameans of emergency escape not less than 550 mm by 550 mm that allowsdescent to a safe surface in any position the crane may stop must be providedoutside the structure unless:(a) there is no machinery sited in the access way and the access route isprovided with lighting; and(b) any electrical wiring in the access way, other than for light fittings, iscontained in sealed metal conduit; and(c) any electrical equipment in the access way is contained in properly securedmetal boxes.Example 1An appropriate safe escape provision may be considered to include any of the following:(a)(b)fixed ladders in conjunction with platforms or landings;fixed rungs with a landing ledge, together with handrail, leading to a vertical ladder;38 Marine Order 32 (Cargo handling equipment) 2011MO32 modcomp-130604Z.docx