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Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

Version of section 155 from 2010-06-03 to 2023-12-19:

  •  (1) The level of lighting at any place in an area must not be less than one third of the average level of lighting prescribed by this Part for the area.

  • (2) The average level of lighting in a work area set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection must not be less than the level set out in column 2.

    TABLE

    Average Levels of Lighting on Vessels

    Column 1Column 2
    ItemWork AreaAverage Level in lx
    1Office
    (a) General200
    (b) At the surface of desks500
    2Dry Provision Storage Area100
    3Workshops
    (a) General300
    (b) At the bench in an area in which medium or fine bench work or machine work is performed500
    4Service Space — at the head of every stairway, ladder and hatchway200
    5Galleys
    (a) General300
    (b) At working position1000
    6Crew Accommodation200
    7Sanitary Facilities
    (a) General100
    (b) At mirror200
    8Dining Area and Recreational Facilities
    (a) General100
    (b) At the surface of tables and desks200
    9Boiler Rooms200
    10Engine Rooms
    (a) General200
    (b) At control stations, switchboards and control boards300
    11Generator Rooms200

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