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risks controlled in accordance with Part 3 of the OHS(MI) Regulations 2003. The operator must eliminate or minimise the risk of injury so far as is reasonably practicable by:
       redesigning the task or finding another method of doing the same job
       providing mechanical aids to move loads, such as trolleys and pallet lifters, and
       providing instructions and training to seafarers who are required to handle loads. The training should include the correct use of mechanical aids, safe manual handling techniques or team lifting procedures.
Before lifting and carrying objects, seafarers should first inspect the load's weight, size and shape. Attention should be given to sharp edges, protruding nails or splinters, greasy surfaces or any other features which might lead to injury. The size and shape of the load are not a reliable indication of its actual weight.
The working environment should be assessed including the weather and the ship's movement when loads are being carried on board ship, particularly if the ship is at sea. The area over which the load is to be moved should not be slippery and should be free from obstructions.
Loads should be gripped with two hands and lifted, lowered and carried close to the body.
The load should be carried in a way that ensures vision is not obscured, otherwise another method of moving the load should be used.
When two or more people are carrying a load, those involved should safely coordinate the activity.
  Further information is in the Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks

3.5              Noise
Seafarers must be protected from the effects of noise. SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-12 requires new ships to be constructed to reduce on-board noise and to protect personnel from noise, in accordance with the IMO Code on Noise Levels on Board Ships which sets out maximum noise level limits for machinery spaces, control rooms, workshops, accommodation and other spaces on board ships.
Warning signs should indicate spaces in which hearing protection needs to be worn. When work has to be carried out in such areas, a suitable system of communication should be agreed to before the work begins.
Guidance is also available in Safe Work Australia's Code of Practice Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work.

3.6              Smoking
Seafarers should be made aware of the health hazards related to smoking. The operator should develop a policy and instructions in relation to smoking on board ship.
Smoking on board a ship should not be permitted except in authorised areas. Signs prohibiting smoking should be prominently displayed.
Ashtrays, or other suitable containers, should be provided and used in locations where smoking is permitted. The operator should consider allocating a smoking room as an authorised area where