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(1) Only container spreader shall be used for handling containers and the work supervisor, foreman or any authorised person shall ensure that it is in good working order and has been tested as per the provisions under regulation 53(1) before it is put in use. (2) Single or multi-legged slings shall not be used for lifting containers. (3) The weight of the container and the spreader used shall be noted in relation to the safe working load of the lifting appliance or transport equipment used. (4) The special lifting appliances employed in container handling shall be operated only by the operators possessing adequate knowledge and skill for these operations. (5) Lifting appliances employed in container handling shall be operated under the guidance of a signaller who shall be properly trained. When the signaller is not in a position to communicate effectively with the operator of the crane, other effective means of signalling like walkie-talkie, short wave radio etc. shall be employed. (6) When a container is being lowered or hoisted from a chassis no person shall remain in the cabin on its prime mover. (7) No person shall be standing on a container while- (a) it is being lifted or lowered; and (b) another container is being lifted or lowered adjacent it. (8) No person shall be lifted to the top of a container by a container spreader, which is being used on a crane or any other appliance. (9) Suitable and safe ladder shall be used to climb to the top of a container. (10) When workers have to work on top of the containers- (a) it shall be ensured that the surface is dry and clean to avoid slipping; and (b) suitable and safe means to prevent the workers from accidental fall shall be provided for carrying out operations like lashing, unlashing etc. of containers. (11) The container shall be firmly secured to the chassis or truck by means of twist locks before it is transported.