Article 17
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Statutory Documents - ILO Conventions - ILO 152 - International Labour Conference (ILO) Convention No. 152 - Convention Concerning Occupational Safety and Health in Dock Work - Part III. Technical Measures - Article 17

Article 17

  1. Access to a ship's hold or cargo deck shall be by means of -

  • (a) a fixed stairway or, where this is not practicable, a fixed ladder or cleats or cups of suitable dimensions, of adequate strength and proper construction; or

  • (b) by other means acceptable to the competent authority.

  2. So far as is reasonably practicable, the means of access specified in this Article shall be separate from the hatchway opening.

  3. Workers shall not use, or be required to use, any other means of access to a ship's hold or cargo deck than those specified in this Article.

Parent topic: Part III. Technical Measures
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