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other than where there is a ladder; and
(e) have a head clearance of at least 2 m measured vertically above the surface of the platform.
Note   For a vessel built before 1 January 2015 — see section 32.

17 Crane operator's cabin
       The cabin of a crane that is not fitted with remote controls in accordance with clause 6 of Division 3 of Schedule 6 must:
(a) give the operator, from the operating position of the crane, a clear and unrestricted view of the load and area of cargo operations or of a person directing cargo operations; and
(b) for any window that normally gives the operator, from the operating position of the crane, a view of the load and area of cargo operations or of a person directing cargo operations — have a device that effectively clears rain or moisture; and
(c) give the operator ready access to the operating position and to all necessary controls and switches; and
(d) be adequately heated in cold weather by means that do not emit noxious or objectionable fumes; and
(e) be adequately ventilated by mechanical means; and
(f) be equipped with a suitable seat and, if necessary, footrests;
(g) if fitted with an access door:
 (i) allow the door to be operated from both inside and outside the cabin; and
 (ii) have an opening at least 550 mm wide and 1850 mm high (including any sill up to 450 mm); and
 (iii) if the type of door may prevent rescue in an emergency — allow access to the cabin through a second opening; and
(h) be constructed of fire-proof materials; and
(i) for an electrically operated crane or a crane in which electrical equipment connected with the crane's operation is installed — have a fire extinguisher that complies with the Australian Standard or an international equivalent; and
(j) shield the operating position and seat from the effects of radiated heat from the driving mechanism; and
(k) if the crane can hoist a load to the level of the operating position — have any window that is at risk of being struck by a swinging load fitted with laminated glass, toughened safety glass or a material offering equivalent protection; and
(l) have illumination operable from the control position.

18 Access to crane operating position
      (1) Access to the operating position of a crane must be by:
(a) a spiral stairway ladder; or
(b) an inclined ladder or ladders; or
(c) a vertical ladder or ladders; or
(d) any combination of spiral stairway, inclined or vertical ladders.
      (2) For an access opening in a crane pedestal:
(a) the top of the opening must be at least 1850 mm above the deck; and