38Verification

38 Verification

38.1 The person in charge, the master of the ship or the terminal operator must not permit the use of repaired material handling equipment before it has been tested and thoroughly examined in accordance with Schedule 4 if the repair is not:

(a) the normal periodic replacement of an individual component by a component having the same technical specification; or

(b) a repair to a non stress bearing component.

38.2 Repaired material handling equipment must not be used until:

(a) it is certified safe to use, in accordance with Schedule 4; or

(b) for a repair mentioned in paragraph 38.1 (a) or (b):

(i) a thorough examination is carried out by a competent person or a responsible person; and

(ii) the repair and examination are recorded in the register of material handling equipment.