It is important that all personnel involved in a cargo operation (vessel crew, OPERATORS representatives, stevedores, drivers, lashing personnel, tally, etc.) onboard vessels and in terminals, are dressed correctly. Only working clothes with NO metal buttons, rivets, key rings, zippers, or sharp objects are allowed.
Exposed communication radios, tools, wrist watches, jewelry and pens and similar personal accessories must be removed or sufficiently covered to avoid damaging the cargo.
Clothes, gloves, and shoes must be clean to avoid cargo contamination.
All personnel involved in the cargo operation must wear appropriate high visibility personal protective equipment or the approved coveralls in combination with an approved high visibility safety vest. All authorized visitors attending a cargo operation must wear an approved high visibility personal protective equipment safety vest and be always accompanied.