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

Schedule 2Dock worker access while on board(b) the end of each stringer must be provided with adequate lateral support; and(c) the top step or rung of the ladder must not exceed 1 tread pitch below thefloor of the platform.15.2.9 A walkway or platform providing access around or along a crane must:(a) have a minimum breadth of 550 mm; and(b) provide safe access to and from the crane at any operating angle of luff orslew of the crane.15.2.10 A ladder giving access to the operator’s position of a crane must not be locatedin relation to any access opening in the floor of a platform or walkway such thatthe ladder, in the stowed position of the jib or the normal parked position of thecrane, is positioned over the opening.15.2.11 An internal access opening to a crane cabin must have:(a) if the access is from a machinery space — a fire and smoke resistant hingedcover or door; and(b) if the access is through the floor but not from a machinery space — ahinged cover.15.2.12 Subclause 15.2.11 applies to cranes installed on vessels built after11 August 1997, and to all cranes when an existing cover is replaced.15.2.13 Subclauses 15.2.1, 15.2.2, 15.2.5, 15.2.6, 15.2.7, 15.2.8, 15.2.10, 15.2.11 and15.2.12 do not apply to derrick cranes. Subclauses 15.2.3 and 15.2.9 apply toderrick cranes so far as their application may be relevant and practical.15.2.14 A crane installed on a vessel before 17 November 1986 must comply withsubclauses 15.2.3 to 15.2.10 inclusive so far as is technically practicable takinginto account the vessel’s structural arrangements.15.3 Weather protectionA winch must be provided with adequate weather protection for the driver at theoperating position.40 Marine Order 32 (Cargo handling equipment) 2011MO32 modcomp-130604Z.docx