Section 7(7) in The Regulations on the Handling of Freight Containers Containing Dangerous/ Hazardous Cargo at Paradip Port, 1986
7.2Before stuffing. - 7.2.1. Containers into which dangerous cargo are to be stuffed shall be examined visually for damage and if there is evidence of material damage, the container shall not be packed. Containers shall be clean, dry and fit for use. Irrelevant dangerous cargo labels shall be removed or masked over before stuffing begins.7.2.2. Information shall be provided by the Shipper about the hazardous properties of the dangerous cargo to be handled. The shipper shall also ensure that dangerous cargoes are stuffed, marked and labelled in accordance with the IMDG Code. Dangerous cargo shall not be handled unless packaged, marked and labelled in accordance with these regulations.7.2.3. Dangerous cargo shall only be handled, stuffed and secured under direct and identifiable supervision of a responsible person deputed by the Consignor or the Consignee, as the case may be, who is familiar with the risks involved and know which emergency measure should be taken. He shall also ensure that any necessary protective equipment is available.7.2.4. Smoking shall be prohibited while work is going on.7.2.5. Suitable fire precaution measure shall be taken.7.2.6. Packages shall be examined and any found to be damaged, leaking or sifting shall not be stuffed into a container. Packages showing evidence of staining etc., shall not be packed into a container without first determining that it is safe and acceptable to do so. Water or other matter adhering to packages shall be removed before packing into a container.7.2.7. If cargoes are pelletized or otherwise unitized they shall be compact and secured in a manner unlikely to damage the individual packages pomprising the unit load. The materials used to band the unit load together shall be compatible with the substances unitized and retain their efficiency when exposed to moisture, extremes of temperature and sunlight.7.2.8. In case where electric power supplied ls used for any equipment or machinery in the area where containers are stacked or stuffing and destuffing is carried out, the electric supply systems in the machinery shall be of a type which will not cause any spark likely to cause hazard.7.2.9. A container intended to carry dangerous cargo under temperature control shall be inspected and operated to ensure that the machinery is in proper working order before the shipment is made. A record of the inspection shall be maintained.
