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Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

Version of section 179 from 2010-06-03 to 2023-12-19:

  •  (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.


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