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installed and maintained to allow work to be carried out safely
       lighting enables each worker to carry out work safely, persons to move around safely and safe evacuation in an emergency
       ventilation enables workers to carry out their work without risk to their health and safety
       workers exposed to extremes of heat or cold are able to carry out work without risk to their health and safety, and
       work in relation to or near essential services (such as gas, electricity, water, sewerage and telecommunications) do not affect the health and safety of persons at the workplace.
Guidance on safe access and exit for shore operations is available in the Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities.

    5.1           Gangways
Under Marine Order 21: Safety of navigation and emergency procedures the master of a ship in port must ensure there are safe means of access to the ship.
The means of access from the wharf to a vessel's deck may be provided by the vessel or the shore terminal. Gangways and walkways for access between the shore and the ship should be placed:
       so no loads pass over them
       where access to it won't be obstructed, and
       where it can't be struck by moving traffic on a crane track, railway track, or other route.
If this is not practical during stevedoring operations then the means of access should be supervised to ensure the above conditions are met while they are in use.
Gangways, walkways and hand rails should be in good condition and free from obstructions and residue build-up. They should remain rigged during loading and unloading.

    5.2           Housekeeping
Housekeeping practices should be implemented to control risks on shore and on vessels. Designated storage areas should be provided for loose items, for example twist lock bins, to ensure these are correctly stored.
Goods and materials not in containers or vehicles should be kept in stable and orderly stacks or piles on firm and level surfaces.
More information about housekeeping procedures on shore is in the Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities.

    5.3           Lighting
Adequate lighting must be provided and maintained to ensure stevedoring operations can be carried out safely. Examples of lighting include external lighting towers, portable lights and crane lights.
Suitable deck and under-deck lighting on vessels should be provided for the task being carried out particularly for:
       access routes including access to lifting equipment
       ladders providing access to the ship, and
       working areas on board and adjacent to the ship.
Lighting levels should provide sufficient light for night time operations as well as enabling good visibility in cargo holds, taking into account glare, reflections or