Work safety
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - International Codes - 2011 TDC Code – Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes, 2011 – Resolution A.1048(27) - Annex A – Guidance In Developing Procedures and Checklists - A.2 Safety during loading and securing of timber deck cargoes - Work safety

Work safety

  A.2.20 Personnel involved in the loading process should be equipped with protective clothing, i.e. hardhats, proper footwear, gloves, etc., according to ship's and harbour requirements.

  A.2.21 Personnel working on cargo stowed at heights 2 m and above, within 1 m of an unguarded edge, should if deemed necessary be protected from falls with fall restraint equipment such as a safety harness or other fall restraining devices approved by the Administration.

  A.2.22 While working on the cargo there should be provisions to attach a safety harness.

  A.2.23 Safe access should be available to the top of, and across, the cargo stow.

  A.2.24 Personnel should exercise caution when working or moving on timber packages covered by plastic wrapping or tarpaulins.

Parent topic: A.2 Safety during loading and securing of timber deck cargoes
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