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CAP. 313]
Shipping and Port Control (Cargo Handling) Regulations
[1978 Ed.
[Subsidiary]
Power operated hatch coverings and hull doors.
15. (1) Power operated hatch coverings shall not be operated, opened or closed by any person other than a competent person or whilst any person is liable to be injured by the hatch coverings during any such process.
(2) Paragraph (1) shall also apply to any power operated door in the hull of a vessel, ramp, retractable deck or similar ship's equipment.
Duty to comply with this Part.
Safe lifting appliances and gear.
Markings on lifting gear.
Prohibitions regarding lifting gear.
PART III
LIFTING APPLIANCES AND LIFTING GEAR
16. It shall be the duty of the owner of a lifting appliance or lifting gear, and in the case of a lifting appliance or lifting gear carried on board a vessel it shall also be the duty of the master of the vessel, to comply with this Part.
17. No lifting appliance or lifting gear shall be used for hoisting or lowering unless—
(a) it is of good mechanical construction and design, made of strong and sound materials, and free from patent defect;
(b) it is properly maintained in safe working condition and is properly installed and rigged for use in a safe and proper manner;
(c) in the case of a lifting appliance, the arrangements for fixing and anchoring the lifting appliance are adequate to secure its safety; and
(d) in the case of a derrick, adequate measures are taken to prevent the foot of the derrick being accidentally lifted out of its socket or support.
18. (1) Every grab, lifting beam, lifting frame, vacuum lifting or magnetic lifting device which does not form an integral part of a lifting appliance shall be clearly marked with its own weight.
(2) All markings required under this regulation shall be readily legible and done in such a manner that they shall not affect the strength of the gear or appliance.
19. (1) No item of lifting gear made of wrought iron or having any part made of wrought iron shall be used in cargo handling.
(2) No heat treatment shall be applied to any item of lifting gear made of steel or having any part made of steel unless the treatment is carried out under the supervision of a competent person and in accordance with his requirements.
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B 8
CAP. 313]
Shipping and Port Control (Cargo Handling) Regulations
[1978 Ed.
[Subsidiary]
Power operated hatch coverings and hull doors.
15. (1) Power operated hatch coverings shall not be operated, opened or closed by any person other than a competent person or whilst any person is liable to be injured by the hatch coverings during any such process.
(2) Paragraph (1) shall also apply to any power operated door in the hull of a vessel, ramp, retractable deck or similar ship's equipment.
Duty to comply with this Part.
Safe lifting appliances and gear.
Markings on lifting gear.
Prohibitions regarding lifting gear.
PART III
LIFTING APPLIANCES AND LIFTING GEAR
16. It shall be the duty of the owner of a lifting appliance or lifting gear, and in the case of a lifting appliance or lifting gear carried on board a vessel it shall also be the duty of the master of the vessel, to comply with this Part.
17. No lifting appliance or lifting gear shall be used for hoisting or lowering unless--
(a) it is of good mechanical construction and design, made of
strong and sound materials, and free from patent defect;
(b) it is properly maintained in safe working condition and is properly installed and rigged for use in a safe and proper
manner;
(c) in the case of a lifting appliance, the arrangements for fixing and anchoring the lifting appliance are adequate to secure its safety; and
(d) in the case of a derrick, adequate measures are taken to prevent the foot of the derrick being accidentally lifted out of its socket or support.
18. (1) Every grab, lifting beam, lifting frame, vacuum lifting or magnetic lifting device which does not form an integral part of a lifting appliance shall be clearly marked with its own weight.
(2) All markings required under this regulation shall be readily legible and done in such a manner that they shall not affect the strength of the gear or appliance.
19. (1) No item of lifting gear made of wrought iron or having any part made of wrought iron shall be used in cargo handling.
(2) No heat treatment shall be applied to any item of lifting gear made of steel or having any part made of steel unless the treatment is carried out under the supervision of a competent person and in accordance with his requirements.
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