Singapore legislation
Regulation 43
of Workplace Safety and Health (Shipbuilding and Ship-Repairing) Regulations 2008
Regulation 43
Hazards arising from protruding objects
Where any work is carried out in a shipyard or on board a ship in a harbour, it shall be the duty of the responsible person to ensure that —
(a)
all passageways, stairs, platforms and other means of access or places of work are kept free from debris or protruding objects or any other obstructions that could cause tripping; and
(b)
any sharp projection which is present in any passageway, stair, platform and other means of access or place of work and which may injure any person is removed or otherwise made safe.