Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01588:front:0:p21
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01588
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 59744–62425

straddle carriers
Straddle carriers often operate in proximity to other vehicles and pedestrians. Where straddle carriers are used you should ensure:
       a straddle carrier grid is maintained for the safe movement of vehicles and loading and unloading operations, and
       safe areas are designated within the grid to allow safe manoeuvring of straddle carriers, other vehicles and movement of workers.
A safe system of work for the loading and unloading of trucks should be part of the traffic management plan.

Grids
Loading and unloading containers from road vehicles should be carried out on identified straddle carrier exchange grids. Grids provided for straddle carriers to load or unload containers from road vehicles should be clearly marked and not used as general waiting areas for road vehicles.
Where possible a straddle carrier should:
       approach a road vehicle from the rear during loading or unloading and then leave the vehicle by moving away from the vehicle's rear, and
       approach a grid slot from the opposite direction of road vehicles.
Ample space should be provided for road vehicles to reverse into a slot on a grid safely if this manoeuvre is necessary. Any oversize container or problem container that cannot be handled safely at the grid should be moved to a suitable designated area where it can then be handled.

Safe areas – vehicle drivers
A designated safe area where drivers of road vehicles can stand while containers are being lifted onto or off their vehicles should be provided and clearly marked. The safe area should be located so people in it are clearly visible to drivers of straddle carriers as they approach. If the area is located between slots the size of the area should be determined for the grid layout, the width of the straddle carriers and other relevant operational factors.
When loading or unloading a road vehicle the driver should leave the cab of the vehicle and stand in a clearly marked area before the approach of a straddle carrier. This area should be forward of the cab of the vehicle, a safe distance from the vehicle and visible to the straddle carrier operator. The driver should remain in the marked area throughout the loading or unloading operation and not return to the cab until the straddle carrier has left the grid. The straddle carrier operator should not approach the grid if the driver of the truck cannot be seen.

    5.7           Managing the risk of falls and falling objects
Working at height including accessing the hold of a ship or working on top of containers involves the risk of a fall.

WHS Regulations
Regulation 78: A PCBU must manage the risk of a fall from one level to