S.L. 646.2 Art. 43Signaller.

When cargo is being loaded or unloaded by a fall at a hatchway, a signaller shall be employed, and where more than one fall is being worked at a hatchway, a separate signaller shall be employed to attend to each fall: Provided -

(a) that this regulation shall not apply in cases where a barge, lighter or similar vessel, is being loaded or unloaded if the driver of the crane or winch working the fall has a clear and unrestricted view of those parts of the hold where work is being carried on;

(b) that where the Authority for Transport in Malta is of opinion that, owing to the nature of the crane or winch or other appliance in use or by reason of any special arrangements, the requirements of this regulation are not necessary for the safety of persons employed, it may by certificate in writing (which it may in its discretion revoke) suspend such requirements subject to such conditions as may be specified in such certificate.