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       loose items that may create a hazard from potential vessel movement are secured, and
       reefer cables have been secured before unloading to ensure no snagging of loose hanging cables.
Before lashing and unlashing, check for the following:
       equipment faults including any which may affect the integrity of the fall restraint safety system, for example jagged metal on railings or containers
       lashing gear is undamaged and in serviceable condition
       outboard cells are provided with safety rails sufficient to prevent a person falling overboard
       railing—top and mid-rail— is provided around open hatches and outboard cells including safety chains. Where rails are made of rope or wire ensure they are taut and in good condition, and
       electrical cables are stowed away from walkways wet areas, and power is disconnected in proximity to lashing activities.

Cargo presentation
Working conditions and circumstances may change significantly during transit. The inspection should check cargo in the work area has not moved during the voyage and that lashing is secure for cargo adjacent to the work area not being discharged. Identified changes in the condition of cargo should be rectified where reasonably practicable or communicated to relevant people in other ports.

    4.2           Plant inspections
There are specific requirements under the WHS Regulations for the inspection of plant including cargo gear and cranes—see section 7.

WHS Regulations

Regulation 213: A person with management or control of plant at a workplace must ensure that maintenance, inspection, and if necessary testing, of plant is carried out by a competent person in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, or if manufacturers' recommendations aren't available, in accordance with recommendations of a competent person. If it is not reasonably practicable to comply with the manufacturer's recommendations or the recommendations of a competent person, the inspection and testing must occur annually.

The inspection of plant should identify problems that may compromise its safe operation, for example wear and tear, corrosion and damaged parts.
Further information is available in the Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace.

   5.      THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT

WHS Regulations
Regulation 40: A PCBU must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that:
       the layout of the workplace allows, and is maintained to allow, persons to enter and exit the workplace and move within it safely, both under normal working conditions and in an emergency
       work areas have space for work to be carried out safely
       floors and other surfaces are designed, installed and maintained to allow work to be carried out safely
       lighting enables each worker to carry out work safely, persons to move around safely and safe evacuation in an emergency
       ventilation enables workers to carry out their