Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00337:body:0:p15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00337
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Character Range: 35368–37929

falling overboard.
      (2) The bulwark or guardrails must be continuous, although sections may be removed for a loading or unloading operation to the minimum extent necessary for that purpose.
Note   For guidance on access and safety within working areas above deck — see sections 7.6.1 and 7.8.2 and Figure 8 of the ILO Code.

5 Deck cargo
       If cargo or material handling equipment is stowed on an upper deck of a vessel next to a bulwark, guardrail or hatch coaming in a position where a person may require access for loading or unloading, and the bulwark, rail or hatch coaming is not of sufficient height to prevent the person from falling overboard or into an open hold, there must be temporary fencing that complies with clause 8.

6 Protective fencing — cargo spaces
      (1) Any cargo space where there is a risk of a person falling a distance of at least 2 m must be fenced in accordance with clause 8.
      (2) A mechanical stowing appliance must not be used in any cargo space where an unprotected opening exists into which the appliance could fall.

7 Protective fencing — machinery moving parts
       Moving parts of machinery, steam pipes and live electrical conductors in or next to areas on a vessel where loading or unloading is being carried out must be guarded, fenced or otherwise enclosed so that they are not a hazard.

8 Temporary fencing
       Temporary fencing must:
(a) have at least 2 parallel rails, ropes or chains; and
(b) have a top rail, rope or chain that is at least 1 m above and substantially parallel to the walking surface; and
(c) have an intermediate rail, rope or chain that is about midway between the top rail, rope or chain and the walking surface; and
(d) if constructed of rope or chain — have means for keeping the rope or chain as taut as practicable; and
(e) be continuous, apart from any section that is removable for the purpose of loading or unloading to the minimum extent necessary for that purpose; and
(f) if it encloses a hatchway — be supported by metal stanchions that:
 (i) are spaced not more than 2.5 m apart; and
 (ii) if fitted into sockets in the deck — have a securing device that ensures each stanchion stays vertical and cannot be accidentally displaced.

Schedule 2 Access on board vessels
(subsection 15(2))

1 Requirement for access to enclosed cargo spaces
       Any cargo space that has a depth of at least 1.5 m from the level of the uppermost deck of the space to the bottom of the space must have at least 1 unobstructed means of access from the uppermost deck of the space