Paragraphs (a) and (d) of this section shall apply to ship repairing and shipbuilding only. Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section shall
apply to ship repairing, shipbuilding and shipbreaking.
1915.117(a) When ship's gear is used to hoist materials aboard, a competent person shall determine that the gear is
properly rigged, that it is in safe condition, and that it will not be overloaded by the size and weight of the lift.
1915.117(b) Only those employees who understand the signs, notices, and operating instructions, and are familiar
with the signal code in use, shall be permitted to operate a crane, winch, or other power operated hoisting apparatus.
1915.117(c) No employee known to have defective uncorrected eyesight or hearing, or to be suffering from heart
disease, epilepsy, or similar ailments which may suddenly incapacitate him, shall be permitted to operate a crane, winch or other power operated
hoisting apparatus.
1915.117(d) No minor under eighteen (18) years of age shall be employed in occupations involving the operation of
any power-driven hoisting apparatus or assisting in such operations by work such as hooking on, loading slings, rigging gear, etc.
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