West Coast Groundfish Observer Program Manual, Part2 - NOAA

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marker at the operating station. The general
alarm must be capable of notifying individuals in
any accommodation or workspace. Under
certain circumstances (defined at CFR 28.240) a
public address system that is audible in all
workspaces meets may meet regulatory
requirements.
• In noisy workspaces a flashing red light is
required.
• The general alarm system must be tested prior
to getting underway and at least once each week
while underway.
Emergency Instructions 46 CFR 28.265
• As applicable, emergency instructions are
required for: survival craft embarkation stations
and personnel assignments; fire, emergency, and
abandon ship signals; immersion suit location
and donning information; procedures for
making distress calls; list of each individual’s
emergency and specially established procedures.
Specific details and posting requirements are
found at 46 CFR 28.265
Instruction, Drills, and Safety Orientation 46 CFR 28.270,
46 CFR 28.275
• At least once a month the master must ensure
that drills are conducted and instructions are
given to each person on board.
• No individual may conduct the drills or provide
the instructions required by this section unless
that individual has been trained in the proper
procedures for conducting the activity. An
individual licensed for operation of inspected
vessels of 100 gross tons or more needs to
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