RULE 424.

(a) Fork lift trucks used in confined spaces shall have removable extensions for the exhaust pipes to direct exhaust gas from the motor away from the operator when and where required.

(b) Fork lift trucks used in freezer hatches or chambers shall be electric.

(c) Where practicable, all hatch covers shall be opened to dispel gases and fumes except those required to protect cargo from inclement weather and only when extra precautions have been taken.

(d) At least one properly operating blower shall be used for each machine operating in the hold.

(e) Vertical exhaust pipes are to be fitted on all machines.

(f) Where tents are required over a hatch there should be a reasonable space between the bottom of the tent and the coaming in order to let the fumes escape.

(g) Overhead guards must be fitted and secured on all fork lift trucks used by Employers. When working cargo the lift truck will be fitted with an extension or load rest at the top of the forks if necessary to prevent such cargo from falling back onto the operator.

(h) Propane powered fork lift trucks shall have the propane tank removed before being lifted into or out of a hold or onto or off a vessel.

(i) Fire extinguishers with a heaving line should be available on deck when internal combustion machines are employed in the hold.

(j) Mobile Equipment shall have the gross weight stencilled on the machines and on the attachments (detachable counter weight, clamps, forks, etc.

(k) Fork Lift Trucks shall have the lifting capacity stamped and modified machines shall be recertified and stamped.

(l) Regulations on mobile equipment exhaust emission exposure limits shall be observed in all operations.