[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 46CFR32.02-15] [Page 425] TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PART 32_SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY, AND HULL REQUIREMENTS--Table Subpart 32.02_Safety Requirements Sec. 32.02-15 Guards at dangerous places--TB/ALL. All exposed and dangerous places such as gears and machinery shall be properly protected with covers, guards or rails in order that the danger of accidents may be minimized. On vessels equipped with radio communication, the lead-ins shall be efficiently incased or insulated to insure against accidental shock. Such lead-ins shall be located so as not to interfere with the launching of lifeboats and life rafts. [CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16671, Dec 30, 1965. Redesignated by CGD 88-032, 56 FR 35820, July 29, 1991]