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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 another that is reasonably likely to cause injury to the person or another person. Wherever reasonably practicable, the risk of a fall must be eliminated by working on the ground or on a solid construction. In this case ensure the area has:
       a surface structurally capable of supporting people, material and any other loads on it
       barriers erected around any open penetrations
       an even and readily negotiable surface and gradient, and
       a safe means of access and egress.
Regulation 79: If it is not reasonably practicable to work on the ground or on solid construction, a safe system of work must be provided using the following control measures in order of priority:
       fall prevention devices (for example, temporary work platforms and guard railing)
       using a work positioning system that ensures workers work within a safe area, and
       implementing fall arrest systems to minimise any distance of a fall (e.g. within hold of vessel or when securing tops of containers).
Stevedoring operations where control measures for fall prevention are required include when:
       accessing the ship's decks, hatchways and holds
       using ladders, stairs, ramps, landing stages and gangways
       working in the vicinity of holes or cavities on board ship e.g. near hatchways or on top of cargo where voids are created during discharge and loading
       working on top of containers
       working on equipment at an elevated height, and
       accessing crane cabins.
For example, if it is necessary to access the top of a container safe means of access including a work box or personnel cradle should be provided and used in accordance with section 7.2.3. If this equipment is not available, fall arrest equipment must be worn.
More information about how to manage the risks of working at heights is in the Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces.

Ship movement and ramps
Pontoons supporting shore ramps or passenger walkways should be as steady as practicable in all weather and tide conditions. They should be capable of withstanding the maximum forces to which they may be subjected during mooring. This should include likely ramp movement resulting from the local tidal movements, and ranging and drifting of the ship or pontoon at its moorings. Walkways should be designed to tolerate forces in all three planes and torsional forces. Transitional flaps at their ends should be included if necessary.

Falling objects

WHS Regulations
Regulation 54: A PCBU at