18Use of equipment

18 Use of equipment

18.1 A person who is not qualified under law of a State or Territory to do any of the things mentioned in subsection 18.2 must not do any of those things for which he or she is not qualified.

18.2 The things are the following:

(a) operate any mechanical stowing appliance, crane or winch;

(b) give directional signals to a driver of a crane, winch or other mechanical stowing appliance;

(c) have responsibility for attending to cargo falls on winch ends or winch drums;

(d) perform tasks involving raising, lowering or otherwise adjusting derrick gear or other material handling equipment.

Note ISO 15513 provides guidance on the competency requirements for crane drivers (operators), slingers, signallers and assessors. Further guidance on the training of crane drivers can be found in ISO 9926: Cranes—Training of drivers.

18.3 Subsection 18.1 does not apply if the person:

(a) both:

(i) acts under the direction of the person in charge of the ship or equipment; and

(ii) complies with the directions of the person in charge; or

(b) is a member of the crew of the ship being loaded or unloaded; or

(c) is a person under training while properly supervised.

Note Occupational health and safety legislation may also apply.

18.4 A person must not operate power operated hatch covers if the person is not:

(a) a member of the crew of the ship being loaded or unloaded; or

(b) authorised to do so by the duty officer on the ship watch or the Chief Officer or master of the ship.

18.5 A person, other than a member of the crew of the ship, must not operate ship’s side, bow or stern doors, ‘tween deck bulkhead doors, ramps, retractable car decks or other ship equipment related to cargo space access if the person has not been authorised by the master of the ship to do so.

18.6 A person must not, at any time, use an item of material handling equipment, mechanical ventilation equipment, lighting or other equipment used in loading and unloading for a purpose other than its intended purpose.

18.7 A person must not use an item of material handling equipment other than in compliance with Schedule 6.