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in a confined space or during an emergency or rescue response is appropriately maintained and periodically inspected for correct operation. A maintenance record must be kept.
Equipment for testing the atmosphere of dangerous spaces must be regularly serviced and calibrated. The manufacturer's recommendations should be kept with the equipment and should be followed.
The operator should provide seafarers with the necessary training, instructions and information on entry into confined spaces. These include:
       recognition of the circumstances and activities likely to lead to the presence of a dangerous atmosphere;
       recognition of the hazards associated with entry into dangerous spaces, and the precautions to be taken;
       the selection, use and proper care of equipment and clothing used in connection with  entry into confined spaces;
       contents of any relevant confined space permit;
       emergency procedures; and
       confined space entry and rescue drills.

   8.      Tools and other equipment
All machines, tools and other equipment should be suitable for the tasks and conditions in which they are to be used.
Seafarers must be trained in the safe operation of any equipment they need to use. Manufacturer's instructions should always be followed.
Tools that are not being used should be placed in a carrier, box or tool rack located in a safe position against movement at sea and any cutting edge should be protected.
Any tools used when working at heights should be secured to prevent them from falling.
Suitable PPE should be worn (e.g. eye, face and hearing protectors and hair nets for long hair). Loose clothing or jewellery should never be worn while using any machinery, as there is a risk that it may become caught in moving parts.
General guidance on managing risks associated with machinery, tools and other items of plant is available in Safe Work Australia's Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace.

8.1              Portable electric, pneumatic and hydraulic tools
Power-operated tools are dangerous if they are not maintained and operated correctly. Battery powered tools should be used to minimise the risks associated with electrical leads.
Special care should be taken when using electrical tools in damp conditions since the risk of electric shock is greatly increased in the presence of moisture or high humidity.
Electrical tools and power supply leads should be inspected before use. Damaged, frayed or suspect leads must not be used.
Hand-held electrical tools should be provided with a spring-loaded switch that will break the circuit automatically when the tool is released from the hand. Portable electrical tools and appliances should not be used in a potentially flammable, oxygen enriched or explosive atmosphere, unless they are certified for use in such an atmosphere and the action is authorised by