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§1915.165 Ship's deck machinery. RegSenseSafety & HealthCFR RegulationsMaritime SafetyOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), DOLSpecialized IndustriesCFR SectionEnglishShip Machinery and Piping SystemsFocus AreaUSA
(a) Before work is performed on the anchor windlass or any of its attached accessories, the employer shall ensure that the following steps are taken:(1) The devil claws (also known as chain stoppers) shall be made fast to the anchor chains.(2) The riding pawls shall be in the engaged position.(3) In the absence of devil claws and riding pawls, the anchor chains shall be secured to a suitable fixed structure of the vessel.[67 FR 44545 July 3, 2002]READ MORESHOW LESS['Specialized Industries']['Ship Machinery and Piping Systems']