Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01173:body:0:p76
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01173
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 197305–200225

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       mechanical handling equipment and ability to operate it safely
       storage or separation requirements of hazardous chemicals or dangerous goods
       length of time the goods or material will be kept, and
       stability and securing devices for different types of cargo.
Control measures for safe storage include:
       ensuring stacks of goods remain stable—the maximum height of the stack is determined by the need to ensure the stability
       ensuring coils:
        are used with end stops in the vicinity of pedestrian walkways
        are supported by coil collapse arrest systems when in the vicinity of amenities or offices
       using racking systems where appropriate
       using jersey curbs
       using dunnage correctly including:
        using means other than hands to place dunnage under loads
        avoiding placing hands or limbs under loads during glutting
       using correct chocking methods like:
        fixed chocks at the end of walkways
        materials used for chocking and dunnage are fit for purpose and sufficient to withstand the weight of the load
       using bolsters at the end of walkways
       identifying and communicating the load bearing capacity of floors, and
       maintaining exclusion zones where necessary.

   17.                        Anchoring, docking and mooring
All anchoring, docking and mooring work must be supervised by a competent officer, who is in constant communication with the bridge.
The assessment of risks associated with these activities should include the consequences of the failure of any element of the equipment. The windlass, anchors, chains, mooring lines and wires should be carefully maintained and regularly inspected for damage and defects.
Seafarers should be aware that it is usual for capstans, winches, or windlasses to be designed to stall or walk back before exceeding the safe working load of the weakest part of the system. Seafarers should not tamper with such arrangements or settings.

17.1              Anchoring
Before using an anchor, a competent seafarer should check that the brakes are securely on and then clear voyage securing devices. A responsible person should be in charge of the anchoring team, with an adequate communications system with the vessel's bridge.
The anchoring team should wear appropriate PPE - safety helmets, safety shoes and goggles as a minimum protection from dirt, rust particles and debris which may be thrown off during the operation. Wherever possible, they should stand aft of the windlass.
Where the means of communication between bridge and anchoring team is by portable radio, the identification of the ship should be clear to avoid misinterpretation of instructions from other users of such equipment.
Before anchors are let go, a check should be made that no small craft or other obstacle is under the bow. As a safety precaution it is