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NL · Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (workplace standards) · Article 468 · clause 468 · NLR 5/12

PART XXIII DIVING AND OTHER MARINE OPERATIONS — Instruction

468

(1) Before the start of each fishing season, the master shall ensure that each crewmember is instructed in the operational characteristics of the fishing vessel including

468(a)

the location and use of safety equipment, engine room components and controls;

468(b)

deck equipment and rigging;

468(c)

navigation equipment and electronic aids;

468(d)

fishing equipment and its use, including safe work practices for each fishery the vessel may be engaged in;

468(e)

procedures for anchoring the vessel;

468(f)

the location and use of emergency equipment, including firefighting and radio equipment; and

468(g)

escape routes in the event of fire.

468(2)

A master shall ensure, where reasonably practicable, that the instruction required by subsection (1) results in each crewmember being able to apply the information where needed to protect the crewmember’s health and safety.

468(3)

A new crewmember joining the vessel shall be instructed in accordance with the requirements of this section at the time that the crewmember joins the vessel.

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