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CurrentProtective fencing - upper decks
4 Protective fencing - upper decks
(1)
All upper decks to which persons have access for loading or unloading must be securely fenced on each outer edge with a bulwark or guardrails at least 1 m above the deck and designed, constructed and placed to prevent a person from accidentally falling overboard.
(2)
The bulwark or guardrails must be continuous, although sections may be removed for a loading or unloading operation to the minimum extent necessary for that purpose.
Note For guidance on access and safety within working areas above deck - see sections 7.6.1 and 7.8.2 and Figure 8 of the ILO Code.
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