All About Container Lashing

In these recent days, Container is one of the fastest and simplest modes of transporting cargo

. With advancement of technology in the shipping industry and increase in size, the container ship is now able to carry more than 15000 containers, with around 8 or more containers stacks lashed together to form of long series. When a container is loaded over ships, it is held to the ships structure and to the container placed below it. This prevents the containers from to move from their original places or fall off in to the sea during natural calamities like rough weather, heavy winds and likes.

Important points to be noted for safe lashing and de-lashing operation

It's must for anyone to wear all the necessary PPE such as reflective vest, steel toe shoes, hard helmet, gloves etc for safety. It's always better do some warm ups prior to working as it is a backbreaking physical job. Be cautious while walking around the ship as the ship structure can be a tripping hazard. Work platform, railings, steps, and catwalks must be inspected prior to the starting of operations. You should be careful while walking over the rods and twist locks while working. Make sure that the lashing equipments are placed in their assigned place or side of the walking path.

Understand the plan and order of lashing and unlashing.

Do not touch any electrical equipment or power chord without proper instruction like that it is safe to work on and likes. All the lashing and other materials must be removed and secured from the top of the hatch cover prior to the removal of the same. When lashing outside container on the hatch cover or pedestal, you should be cautious about fall hazards. When operating aloft things like fall arrester or safety harness must be used by workers.

Always be at a safe distance from co-workers during lashing or unlashing containers as the long rods can be hazardous if not handled properly. It is always a good practice not to lash or unlash any closer than at least 3 containers widths away from other co-worker. Avoid working single handedly when handling rods and turnbuckles.

You must always report to the concerned staff about the defective lashing gear, ships railing, and all other inadequate structure or system involved in the operation. Unlike other jobs, handing cargo containers is not an easy job to do and it needs ample safe practices to carry it out safely and adequately. Be cautious with all things to be done to make sure your safety.

by: Pronk Multiservices

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