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GOODS HANDLING
CHECKLISTS - CONTAINERS
(Compiled by head of operations)
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POSSIBLE
DANGER AND PROBLEMS |
TESTS AND INDICATIONS TO improve safety
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Additional Information (Laws) |
WORKING ENVIRONMENTS AND
PLACES: QUAY AND SHIP
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Shortcomings of ship |
Require
copy of the ship captain’s declaration on the state of the ship and check
possible shortcomings Remarks (if any). ........................................................................................................................................................ |
Legislative Decree 626/94 Presidential Decree 547/55 Presidential Decree 303/56 Oil Convention 152 Legislative Decree 304/91 Legislative Decree 626/94. 285/92 of the Highway Code Presidential Decree 459/96 |
Vehicle traffic
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Ensure
that the terminal area is suitably fenced off. If
containers are handled in a non-specialist and fenced-off area, transtainers,
straddle carriers and similar machines cannot be used. |
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Check that rules established by the Terminal
Operator for access to and circulation in the operational zone regarding
persons, ship crews, visitors, vehicles and machines are complied with. Remarks
(if
any)..................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................ |
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Check
that in the evening and at night the mean level of lighting of the
operational area is between 40 and 100 lux. Remarks
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any)......................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................ |
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Before
using, check that industrial vehicles have: ·
sufficient lighting, in particular for
night-time work ·
sound alarm for reversing ·
a flashing yellow light ·
emergency brake ·
cab guards, with tubular or section structures,
to protect the driver against violent contact with containers, in particular
at the driver’s back. Remarks
(if
any)......................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................................. |
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Vehicle traffic
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Ensure
that no motor vehicle, including industrial vehicles, exceeds a speed of 30
km/h inside the operational zone or the area indicated in the company’s
traffic flow plan. Remarks
(if
any)......................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................................... |
Legislative Decree 626/94 Presidential Decree 547/55 Presidential Decree 303/56 Oil Convention 152 Legislative Decree 304/91 Legislative Decree 626/94. 285/92 of the Highway Code Presidential Decree 459/96 |
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Check
that visibility is such that the vehicle operator has a full view of the path
to take. If
not, use a signalman to give assistance. The signalman must wear clothing
with luminescent stripes or straps, or in any case be clearly visible from a
distance. If
conditions do not allow for mutual visibility between the driver and
signalman, the vehicle should be endowed with a telecommunications system,
otherwise work should be interrupted Remarks
(if
any)......................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Check
that workers entered in the list of authorised and qualified personnel are
chosen to handle container hoisting and handling equipment. Remarks
(if any)......................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................ |
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Check
that pathways destined for the passage of vehicles or rail tracks destined
for rolling stock are marked with a clearly visible double yellow line, and
are kept unobstructed at all times. |
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Work performed at heights
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Ensure
that on-board access from a height occurs by means of: ·
up to
a height of 2 tiers of containers, with ladders of an adequate length ·
for heights above 2 tiers, with a spreader
equipped with suitable guards or with a cage firmly hooked (using dual safety
system) to the spreader. In both cases mechanisms must be approved for use. |
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Check
that workers working at heights are endowed with safety belts. Workers
must be made to check: ·
that the anti-fall system is in full working
order (giving it a tug to test efficiency) and that it is hooked up to the
protection cage or spreader or, alternatively, that another safety system
(e.g. lifting magnet) is used. ·
that in the working areas there are no spills
of oil, water or ice. Remarks (if any)......................................................................................................................... |
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Ensure
that workers working at a height: ·
clear away materials that may obstruct work
and cause danger due to objects falling from a height, retrieving and putting
said materials in a safe place. ·
avoid throwing securing materials or tools
from above to lower decks ·
do not jump among containers lying on
neighbouring batches when spaces are greater than 0.30 cm. ·
do not walk on containers having a soft or
open top |
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Incorrect behaviour of
workers |
B) Ensure that workers
on the ship
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comply with compulsory paths Ÿ
do not jump onto neighbouring gangways Ÿ
do not walk on top of containers present
among the bays for the storage of binding materials Ÿ
do not throw binding materials or tools from
above to the hold deck Ÿ
do not jump from one hold container to
another Ÿ
do not jump from a stack of containers onto
the ship’s structures |
Legislative Decree 626/94 Presidential Decree 547/55 Presidential Decree 303/56 Oil Convention 152 Legislative Decree 304/91 Legislative Decree 626/94. 285/92 of the Highway Code Presidential Decree 459/96 |
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Operations that cannot be controlled on the ship
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do
not stand on the deck during the opening and closing of the hatches |
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Overhead loads
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Ensure
that no worker is in the area below that in which securing and unfastening
operations are being performed. |
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Ensure
that landing operations are effected from the land side to the sea side, and
vice versa for boarding operations. |
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HANDLING OF CONTAINERS
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Presence
of dangerous substances |
Ask
for the safety data sheet. Check that the instructions given on the
sheets are complied with, with special reference to instructions on personal
safety equipment and information to workers on indicated risks. |
Presidential
Decree 1008/68 M.D.
28-01-92 Ministry of Health 626/94 Oil 152 Presidential
Decree 547/55 Presidential
Decree 303/56 Presidential
Decree 459/96 Legislative
Decree 493/96 Legislative
Decree 475/92 |
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Check
that containers transporting dangerous goods are stored in specially reserved
areas, are never stored in an operational area and that there are no spills. Immediately
inform the PPO in the event of leaks. |
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Adverse
climatic conditions |
If weather is adverse arrange for work to
continue or be suspended after having consulted the company’s PPO officer. |
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Shortcomings
of lifting equipment and accessories |
Lifting
operations performed with a crane not endowed with a spreader may be carried
out using a sling. Check that the sling guarantees the verticality of the
load. |
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If
containers are handled using machines endowed with forks,
check that the containers are endowed with ad hoc grip pockets |
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Shortcomings
of personal protection equipment |
Check
that workers are supplied with and always wear the following PPE: headwear,
safety shoes, gloves, safety belts when working at heights. |
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Danger
when using chains |
Ensure
that securing and unfastening operations using chain levers are performed by
at least 2 workers working in pairs |
Presidential
Decree 1008/68 M.D.
28-01-92 Ministry of Health 626/94 Oil 152 Presidential
Decree 547/55 Presidential
Decree 303/56 Presidential
Decree 459/96 Legislative
Decree 493/96 Legislative
Decree 475/92 |
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Dangers deriving from
landing/boarding on roll-on roll-off ship |
For
the landing/boarding of vehicles having two or more of their own axis drives
or tractor drive, including Mafi trailers, ensure that Ÿ
the driver of industrial vehicles inserts the
safety chains between the trailer and “hair clip” of the tractor and checks
that the vehicle’s brake system is efficient Ÿ
the container is well connected to the
trailer Ÿ
all of the vehicle’s manoeuvres are
accompanied by a signalman on the quay, on the deck and in the hold Ÿ
the wheel wedges are positioned when the
trailer is still hooked up to the towing vehicle after having informed the
tractor driver. Ÿ
deck areas are kept free of securing
materials Ÿ
ventilation and air extraction systems in the
hold are working continuously Ÿ
workers use adequate respiratory apparatus to
counter the danger of a concentration of diesel fumes |
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