[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2008]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR28.215]

[Page 344]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 28_REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY VESSELS--
Table of Contents
 
 Subpart C_Requirements for Documented Vessels That Operate Beyond the 
 Boundary Lines or With More Than 16 Individuals On Board, or for Fish 
              Tender Vessels Engaged in the Aleutian Trade
 
Sec. 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.