Section 2: Regulations

2. Regulations (1) The President may make such regulations as he thinks fit for the protection against accidents of workers employed— (a) in loading or unloading ships in harbour or in dock; and (b) at a dock, wharf or quay. (2) Regulations under subsection (1) may provide, inter alia, for— (a) safe means of approach or access for workers to ships and ships’ holds, docks, wharves and quays; (b) the fencing of dangerous places and machinery; (c) life-saving and first-aid appliances; (d) securing safety in connection with hatches, hatch beams and covers, and their use; (e) securing safety in connection with the use of cranes, winches, pulley-blocks and all mechanical gear and contrivances generally; (f) the duties and responsibilities assignable to any person generally, and in particular, to occupiers, employers, owners, managers and masters or officers in charge of ships. [S. 2 amended by Act 48 of 1991.]