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[接上页] Cap 313B reg 29 Driver's platform on cranes, etc. The driver's platform on every crane driven by mechanical power shall be securely fenced and shall be provided with safe means of access and where access is by ladder- (a) the sides of the ladder shall extend to a reasonable distance beyond the platform or some other suitable handhold shall be provided; (b) the landing place on the platform shall be maintained free from obstruction; (c) in cases where the ladder is vertical and exceeds 9 m in height, a resting place shall be provided approximately midway between the platform and the foot of the ladder. Cap 313B reg 30 Measures regarding steam Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent exhaust steam from, and so far as is practicable live steam to, any crane or winch obscuring any part of the working place at which persons employed are engaged in cargo handling. Cap 313B reg 31 Duty to comply with this Part PART IV CARGO HANDLING (1) Subject to paragraph (2), it shall be the duty of every person who by himself, his agents or workmen carries on the processes of cargo handling, and of all agents, workmen and persons employed by him in cargo handling, to comply with this Part. (2) Where cargo handling is carried on by a stevedore or other person other than the owner of the vessel, it shall be the duty of the owner, master or officer in charge of the vessel to comply with regulation 37, so far as it concerns any hatch not taken over by the stevedore or other person for the purpose of cargo handling. Cap 313B reg 32 Means of escape of workers Precautions shall be taken to facilitate the escape of persons employed in a hold or on 'tween decks in dealing with bulk cargo. Cap 313B reg 33 Safe working load not to be exceeded (1) Subject to paragraph (2), no lifting appliance or lifting gear shall be loaded beyond the safe working load. (2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply where a lifting appliance or lifting gear is being tested and examined. Cap 313B reg 34 Competent person to be in charge of lifting appliances No load shall be left suspended from any lifting appliance unless there is a competent person in charge of the lifting appliance while the load is so left. Cap 313B reg 35 Operators of lifting appliances, etc. No person under 18 years of age and no person who is not sufficiently competent and reliable shall be employed to operate any lifting appliance, whether driven by mechanical power or otherwise, or to give signals to the operator of such appliance, or to attend to falls on winch ends or winch drums. Cap 313B reg 36 Deck-stages or cargo-stages (1) No deck-stage or cargo-stage shall be used in cargo handling unless it is substantially and firmly constructed, adequately supported and, where necessary, securely fastened. (2) No truck shall be used for carrying cargo between a vessel and the shore on a stage so steep as to be unsafe. (3) Any stage which is slippery shall be made safe by the use of sand or otherwise. Cap 313B reg 37 Fencing of hatches (1) Subject to paragraph (3), while persons employed are on a vessel for the purpose of cargo handling, every hatchway of a cargo hold accessible to the persons employed which exceeds 1.5 m in depth from the level of the deck to the bottom of the hold, and which is not protected to a clear height of 750 mm by the coamings, shall, when not in use for the passage of goods or other material, or for trimming, be securely fenced to a height of 900 mm or be securely covered. (2) Fencing as required under paragraph (1) shall be provided when necessary to protect all other openings in a deck which might be dangerous to the persons employed. (3) This regulation shall not apply to- (a) any vessel which is 50 m or less in length and which has only one hatchway; and (b) any vessel during meal times or other short interruptions of work during the period of employment.(4) Hatch coverings shall not be used in the construction of deck or cargo stages, or for any other purpose which may expose them to damage. (5) Hatch coverings shall be replaced on the hatches in the positions indicated by the markings made thereon in pursuance of regulation 11. Cap 313B reg 38 Loading or unloading by fall or sling (1) Subject to paragraph (2), no cargo shall be loaded or unloaded by a fall or sling at any intermediate deck unless the hatch at that deck is securely covered, or a secure landing platform of a width not less than that of one section of hatch coverings has been placed across it, and has been safely fenced or protected by a safety net. (2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any process of unloading the whole of which will be completed within a period of half an hour. Cap 313B reg 39 Use of hooks (1) Subject to paragraph (2)- (a) hooks shall not be made fast in the bands or fastenings of bales of cotton, wool, cork, gunny bags, or other similar goods; (b) can-hooks shall not be used for hoisting or lowering a barrel when, owing to the construction or condition of the barrel or of the hooks, their use is likely to be unsafe.(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to breaking out or making up slings. |