GH.OPS.420 Loading supervision

The ground handling organisation shall implement procedures for the supervision of aircraft loading and unloading to ensure the following:

(a)briefing of the unloading team in accordance with the loading messages received prior to aircraft unloading and briefing of the loading team in accordance with the loading instructions prior to aircraft loading;

(b)monitoring of the aircraft unloading and loading, ensuring that the bulk load is intact and there is no damage or leakage prior to loading;

(c)loading and securing of baggage and cargo items in the position indicated on the package, so as to prevent their movement in any direction and to maintain their segregation and separation in accordance with the dangerous goods requirements;

(d)verifying that all the steps referred to in point GH.OPS.415 are complied with;

(e)check of the load against the related documentation such as cargo manifest, baggage manifest, or the special load NOTOC, if available;

(f)confirmation that loading is carried out as specified in the final loading instruction form;

(g)report of any deviations from the planned loading and any special, overweight or nonstandard items presented for loading not already included in the loading instructions.