Safety of vessel cargo hold access and workspaces

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(1)
prior to entry into the cargo hold (see Figure 2.11), the crew should check if
there are any reports of damages to ladders and any permanent or temporary
railings (see Section 2.6.3);
(2)
at least one crew member should be positioned at the cargo hold access point
with a handheld transceiver to maintain direct contact with any crew members
entering the cargo space who should also be in possession of handheld
transceivers to maintain communications at all times;
(3)
ensure the safety of the atmosphere of the cargo space being entered as set
forth in chapter 2, Reg. 2.7 of the CSS Code, as amended. As of July 1, 2016,
as set forth in SOLAS chapter 11, regulation 1/7 – Atmospheric Testing
Instrument, all cargo vessels over 500 GT are required to carry atmospheric
testing instruments capable of measuring concentrations of oxygen, flammable
gases and vapors, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon monoxide (CO). The
instrument should be used before any person is allowed to enter the cargo
space; and
(4)
ensure that for those accessing the holds, they have sufficient handheld and/or
temporary lighting equipment rigged in order to inspect the cargo, as well as
to ensure the crew members’ safety while working within the cargo hold space.
2.6.3
Ladders, standing platforms, grip bars, rungs/treads and railings. At a minimum, all ladders and
any permanent/temporary railings in all cargo holds should be regularly inspected to ensure that
they are in satisfactory condition. Such inspections should be conducted prior to loading and
discharging where access is not hindered by cargo placement or operations and should be
properly recorded to ensure that any identified conditions to these structures or apparatuses are
addressed and that any persons accessing these spaces are made aware of their potential risks to
safety. In particular:
(1)
the crew should inspect cargo hold access areas prior to cargo operations and
only present the vessel in a reasonably safe condition. Ladder’s standing
platforms, grip bars, rungs/treads, and railings should be free of dust, cargo
debris, oily or greasy surfaces or any other condition that can cause a
slippery condition;
(2)
the crew should correct any potentially unsafe conditions and should make
repairs prior to commencement of cargo operations. If any of the ladder’s
standing platforms, grip bars, rungs/treads, railings, etc. are found in disrepair,
the ladder should not be used until it is fully repaired;

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(3)
if the hazards are not adequately repaired at the commencement of cargo
operations, then the crew should mark and identify these areas with proper
signage, and these areas be pointed out to all stevedores by the mate or hatch
boss on duty; and
(4)
the crew should endeavor to ensure adequate lighting is in place in the access
areas to cargo hold ladders and in the ladderwell. Portable lights should be
properly suspended and secured by separate lines and not by the lighting
power cord. The lights should be rigged so that they do not hinder the climber
when using the ladder.

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