7. Aircraft Loading Equipment
7.1 Belt Loader
The following precautions must be taken when operating a belt loader:
(a) The boom of the belt loader should never be positioned inside the cargo hold of any aircraft.
(b) Position and remove a belt loader in a straight line with the cargo hold door at a 90degree angle to the aircraft fuselage.
(c) Ensure the boom is clear of the aircraft or other obstacles before making a turn.
(d) The rubber bumpers on a conveyor belt loader must never make contact with the aircraft. Maintain clearance between the belt loader and the aircraft at all times.
(e) Always raise side handrails as soon as belt loader is positioned. Make sure they do not touch the aircraft fuselage.
(f) Hand rails may be lowered to accommodate large items during loading and offloading.
(g) Do not stand or walk on the belt when a hand rail is lowered.
(h) Specially designed belt loaders (e.g. Ramp Snake or Powers tow), require the equipment to be positioned inside the cargo hold.
(i) Do not sit or stand on a conveyor belt while it is in operation (up or down)