Improved container securing to protect deck workers

摘要

Draft amendments to the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code) were agreed by the Sub-Committee on Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers (DSC), when it met for its 14th session.rnThe draft amendments, to be submitted to the Maritime Safety Committee at its next session in May 2010 (MSC 87) for approval, include a proposed new annex, to provide Guidance on providing safe working conditions for securing of containers on deck, aimed at ensuring that persons engaged in carrying out container securing operations on deck have safe working conditions and, in particular, safe access, appropriate securing equipment and safe places of work.