Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

179 (1) Every control device must be designed and located so as to permit quick and safe operation at all times.

(2) The path of access to every electrical switch, control device or meter must be free from obstruction.

(3) If an electrical switch or other control device controlling the supply of electrical energy to electrical equipment is operated only by a person authorized to do so by the employer, the switch or control device must be fitted with a locking device that only the authorized person can activate.

(4) Control switches for all electrically operated machinery must be clearly marked to indicate the switch positions.