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Access Rail System – R27 

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Appendix A

ANNEX 1

MERCHANT SHIPPING LEGISLATION RELEVANT TO OVERSIDE WORk

The following provisions of Merchant Shipping Legislation are relevant to overside work. However only the main  

points especially relevant to the use or selection of 

rail and trolley systems

 are listed. In order to meet the require-

ments of the legislation completely it will be necessary to comply fully with all the requirements of this legislation.

1  Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997

1.1 Under regulation 5 of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 

1997 (No 2962) (the "General Duties" Regulations), guidance on which is contained in Marine Guidance Note 

MGN 20, a general duty is placed on an employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health  

and safety of workers and other persons on board a UK registered vessel. In meeting this requirement the 

employer is required to undertake a risk assessment to determine whether any risks to the health and safety  

of workers will, or potentially could, arise in the normal course of their activities or duties. Where any such 

risks, or potential risks, are identified the employer is required to take appropriate measures to either remove 

such risks entirely or, where that is not possible, reduce those risks as far as is reasonably practicable. It is  

for the employer to decide what measures are taken to reduce any risks.

2  Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 2006

2.1 In addition to the provisions of the General Duties Regulations referred to above, the provisions of the 

Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 2006  

(No 2183), guidance on which is contained in Marine Guidance Note MGN 331 (M+F), require an  

employer to ensure that all work equipment made available to workers on the ship:
(a) is suitable for the work to be carried out; or
(b) is properly adapted for that purpose; and
(c) may be used by workers without impairment to their health or safety.

2.2 When selecting work equipment the employer is required to take into account the conditions under which the 

work is to be undertaken and the characteristics of that work as well as having regard to any risks to the health 

and safety of workers arising from the use of that work equipment. The employer must also ensure that any 

work equipment is used only for operations, and under conditions, for which it is suitable. "Suitable" in this 

context means suitable in any respect which it is reasonably foreseeable will affect the health and safety of  

any worker. Any work equipment to be used by workers must be maintained in an efficient state, in efficient 

working order and in good repair.

3  Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment) Regulations 2006

3.1 Should the use of the access systems referred to in paragraph 1.1 of the main body of this MGN involve  

raising or lowering of any worker it is likely the provisions of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels 

(Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/2184), guidance on which is contained 

in Marine Guidance Note MGN 332 (M+F), could also apply. Under these Regulations an employer is required 

to ensure that all lifting equipment is of adequate strength and stability having regard in particular to the stress 

induced at its mounting or fixing point. In addition the Regulations provide that, except in exceptional  

circumstances, no lifting equipment shall be used for lifting persons unless it is designed for the purpose.

4  Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Heath and Safety at Work) (Work at Height) Regulations 2010

4.1 The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Heath and Safety at Work) (Work at Height) Regulations 2010  

(No 332), guidance on which is contained in Marine Guidance.

 

Note MGN 410, require employers to ensure that work equipment used for work at height is the most suit-

able to ensure and maintain safe working conditions for workers using that equipment. The Regulations also 

require the employer to select work equipment which is appropriate to the nature of the work to be performed 

and is appropriate to foreseeable loads and stresses. In addition specific “Requirements for Rope Access and 

Positioning Techniques” are set out in Schedule 3 to the draft Regulations.

Summary of Contents for R27

Page 1: ...s have serial numbers of A0633 and B0768 WARNING This product is part of a personal fall arrest system The user must follow the manufacturer s instructions for each component of the system These instr...

Page 2: ...d finish Add CLEAR to part number for clear anodizing Socket Head Cap Screw Rail and Accessories Car Assembly Part No Description Length Width Maximum working load Comments mm in mm in kg lb HC9606 R2...

Page 3: ...pment is designed for use with Harken approved components Substitutions or replacements made with non approved components may jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may affect the safety and reliab...

Page 4: ...ted working load and wear RAIL INSTALLATION This Access Rail system should be installed only by a competent person or competent organization All rail listed in this manual is designed to use stainless...

Page 5: ...t be provided to the user of this equipment The user must read and understand these instructions before using this equipment Manufactur er s instructions must be followed for proper use and maintenanc...

Page 6: ...l severe injury and death C Inspect shackles for signs of corrosion cracks or elongation If damaged do not use Damaged shackles can indicate that car was overloaded Return complete car assembly to one...

Page 7: ...ar so Pivot Pin slides out C Remove shackle and inspect If it shows any sign of corrosion cracking or wear return complete car assembly to a service recertification center listed on the back of this m...

Page 8: ...se contact manufacturer for further advice 6 Inspection Car Balls Car Balls Order Balls Set Ball HC9606 60 Torlon 1526 25 5 16 8mm HC9565 HC9608 60 Torlon 1526 25 5 16 8mm Inspect cars Torlon ball bea...

Page 9: ...rops of McLube OneDrop Roll car back and forth to distribute Do not use spray lubricants because ball bearings may skid not roll It is important to clean car as excessive build up of grease dirt and s...

Page 10: ...AMINATION REPAIR HISTORY Date Reason for Entry Periodic exam or repair Defect notes repairs carried out and other important information Name and signature of compentent person Date of next periodic ex...

Page 11: ...Access Rail System R27 11 Drawing H 49971...

Page 12: ...nd trolley system designed for sail handling to enable window cleaning or other overside maintenance to be undertaken 1 MARINE GUIDANCE NOTE MGN 422 M Use of Equipment to Undertake Work Over the Side...

Page 13: ...raveller designed to accommodate a single line such as a harness One of the travellers is fitted with a locking device The device which locks the traveller in position along the rail rail must ONLY be...

Page 14: ...44 0 23 8032 9251 e mail seafarer s h mcga gov uk General Inquiries infoline mcga gov uk MCA Website Address www mcga gov uk File Ref MC122 6 0026 Published September 2010 Please note that all address...

Page 15: ...When selecting work equipment the employer is required to take into account the conditions under which the work is to be undertaken and the characteristics of that work as well as having regard to an...

Page 16: ...ss chair attached to dditional Options traveller or ar Connector Plate 7 1 Use a full body safety harness atta access traveller with lock ust meet Full body safety harness m CE ANSI support standards...

Page 17: ...cal principals A Any safety equipment or lifting device must have its installation inspected and surveyed as per standard industry practice Likewise periodic inspection is necessary to ensure nothing...

Page 18: ...iii Hold for 3 minutes without deformation paying particular to rail fastener stability iv Drain unload water bag move and repeat in two further locations or sample pieces v The system should remain f...

Page 19: ...dentification Fixing device Schematic installation plan A declaration by the installer that it is Installed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Carried out in accordance to plan Fixed as sp...

Page 20: ...or workmanship that did not exist when the product was first delivered defects in material or workmanship that are manifested outside the warranty period defects which are not reported to HARKEN withi...

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