(1) A lifeline system shall be designed to be
effective for all needs and the necessary wires, ropes, shackles,
eye bolts and cleats shall be provided.
(2) Deck openings provided with coamings or sills
of less than 600 mm in height shall be provided with guards, such
as hinged or portable railings or nettings. The Administration may
exempt small openings such as fish scuttles from compliance with these
requirements.
(3) Skylights, or other similar openings shall
be fitted with protective bars not more than 350 mm apart. The Administration
may exempt small openings from compliance with this requirement.
(4) The surface of all decks shall be so designed
or treated as to minimize the possibility of personnel slipping. In
particular, decks of working areas, such as in machinery spaces, in
galleys, at winches and where fish is handled as well as at the foot
and head of ladders and in front of doors, shall be provided with
anti-skid surfaces.