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to administer first aid.
First aid kits must be accessible at the workplace.
Further guidance on providing first aid and the contents of first aid kits is in the Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace.

   4.      INSPECTIONS

    4.1           Vessel inspections
The vessel type and condition of its equipment and gear may impact on safety.

Before commencing stevedoring operations a vessel inspection should be carried out to identify potential risks for stevedoring operations. The condition of the work area should be assessed before starting work and then monitored throughout the loading and discharge process.

Some points to consider when conducting a vessel inspection include:
       working environment including access and egress
       cargo presentation, and
       condition of the ship's lifting equipment if it will be used during the work.
The use of checklists can assist in identifying hazards. Examples of checklists for container operations and bulk and general operations are provided at Appendix C and Appendix D.

Health and safety representatives and other personnel like the vessel master or their delegated representative may participate in vessel inspections.

WHS Act

Section 68(2)(a): A health and safety representative may inspect the workplace or any area where work is carried out by a worker in the work group:

       at any time after giving reasonable notice to the PCBU, and

       at any time without notice in the event of an incident or any situation involving a serious risk to health or safety emanating from an immediate or imminent exposure to a hazard.

Work procedures should support the implementation of inspections and ensure relevant follow-up actions are taken. There should be a process for dealing with unresolved issues.

Access on board ships
Access routes should be checked during the vessel inspection and any issues addressed in consultation with the vessel master.
Some points to check include:
       * access routes are tidy, adequately illuminated and clear of obstructions
       * hinged and pontoon hatch covers are secured to prevent them from accidentally closing during access
       * there is sufficient space between containers to accommodate work being carried out safely, and
       * there are two means of access where work will be carried out in a cargo space.
The ILO Code of Practice: Safety and health in ports provides detailed guidance on access on board ships.

Working area
The vessel inspection should check housekeeping practices on the vessel including:
       suitable storage areas for tools and equipment including lashing bars are identified and used
       loose items that may create a hazard from potential vessel movement are secured, and
       reefer cables have been secured before unloading to ensure no snagging of loose hanging cables.
Before lashing and unlashing, check for the following:
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