Section 47 in Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Scheme, 1961
47. General precautions.
(1)Dangerous substances shall only be loaded, unloaded and otherwise handled under the supervision of a competent person who is familiar with the risks and precautions to be taken.(2)Special precaution, such as, provision of mats, sling nets, boxes and high-side trays or pallets, shall be taken to prevent breakage of or/damage to containers of dangerous substances during loading, unloading and otherwise handling.(3)If containers of dangerous substances are broken or damaged to a dangerous extent, work shall be stopped and the dock workers concerned moved to a safe place until the danger has been eliminated.(4)Dock workers loading or unloading or otherwise handling dangerous substances shall, where necessary, be provided with suitable protective equipment.
