I don't disagree that there are things which luggage handlers or dispatchers must do, for example, which are safety critical and which if not done correctly could impact on safety. However, this could apply to very many things.. it does not in of itself justify government intervention and rule making. The Captain is ultimately responsible for the weight/balance issues on the aircraft and carries the burden of checking the loads sheets etc.
My analogy is with a hospital porter. If a porter takes a patient to the wrong place and they cannot be located, the patient may die. It does not mean the porter is as safety critical as a doctor.
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