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people in the vicinity of the hatch cover before the hatch is opened or closed and instruct them to move to a safe area
       clear people and objects from the hatch cover before it is opened, and
       position preventer chains or other securing devices before permitting people on top of a retracted hatch cover.

Working with ladders
The ship's permanent access should be the primary means of accessing cargo holds.
Where a portable ladder is in use in a hatchway, no cargo may be loaded or unloaded through that hatchway. When using portable ladders in holds they should be:
       not more than 6.5 metres long, non-extendable and in good condition
       placed on a firm and secure surface at an angle of between 70 and 80 degrees to the horizontal, and
       secured at their upper resting position which must be at least one metre below the top of the ladder or held steady while being used.
Guidance on the use of ladders for shore operations is in the Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces.

Monitoring cargo operations
Loading or unloading by means of a crane or derrick should not be carried out unless:
       the operator has an unrestricted view of the load at all times during loading or unloading, or
       a hatchman is employed for each crane or set of derricks who is clearly visible to the operator.
Where people are in a cargo space in connection with loading or unloading, whether or not a crane or derrick is being used, there should be a lookout who:
       has a good view of the space
       is able to see potential hazards to the people in the space
       is able to communicate with the people in the space, and
       is tasked with warning people in the space of any perceived hazard.
The cargo space lookout may be a person with other duties, like a hatchman or the crane operator, provided the person is capable of performing the duties assigned effectively.
Loading or unloading should not be carried out in a cargo space where two or more cranes or sets of derricks are working simultaneously and separately unless:
       a separate hatchman is provided for each crane or set of derricks
       where work is to be carried out at different levels, a net or other equivalent protection is rigged to prevent people and cargo falling from the upper level, and
       each hatchman is provided with a safe operating area on deck at a location that provides adequate visibility for the hatchman to carry out their function.
Further information on the use of cranes is in section 7.