Regulations last checked for updates: May 14, 2024

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Apr 03, 2024
§ 28.215 - Guards for exposed hazards.

(a) Each space on board a vessel must meet the requirements of this section.

(b) Suitable hand covers, guards, or railing must be installed in way of machinery which can cause injury to personnel, such as gearing, chain or belt drives, and rotating shafting. This is not meant to restrict necessary access to fishing equipment such as winches, drums, or gurdies.

(c) Each exhaust pipe from an internal combustion engine which is within reach of personnel must be insulated or otherwise guarded to prevent burns.

authority: 46 U.S.C. 3316,4502,4505,4506,6104,8103,10603; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1
source: CGD 88-079, 56 FR 40393, Aug. 14, 1991, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 28.215