C.F.R. » Title 33 » CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY › SUBCHAPTER N—OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF ACTIVITIES › PART 143—DESIGN AND EQUIPMENT › Subpart B—OCS Facilities

33 C.F.R. § 143.110

Guards and rails

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(a) Except for helicopter landing decks which are provided for in paragraph (b) of this section, and areas not normally occupied, the unprotected perimeter of all floor or deck areas and openings shall be rimmed with guards and rails or wire mesh fence. The guard rail or fence shall be at least 42 inches high. The two intermediate rails shall be so placed that the rails are approximately evenly spaced between the guard rail and the floor or deck area: Provided, That if a toe board is installed then one of the intermediate rails may be omitted and the other rail placed approximately half way between the top of the toe board and the top guard rail.

(b) The unprotected perimeter of the helicopter landing deck shall be protected with a device of sufficient strength and size as to prevent any person from falling from such deck.

(c) Each catwalk and each stairway shall be provided with a suitable guard rail or rails, as necessary.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases, 1994–2006 · leading case: Coutee v. Global Marine Drilling Co., 924 So. 2d 112 (La. 2006).
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Coutee v. Global Marine Drilling Co., 924 So. 2d 112 (La. 2006). · cites it 15× “Plaintiff's expert, Robert Kubelka, testified the half-moon deck was not in compliance with 33 CFR § 143.110 which provides that the unprotected perimeter of all floor or deck areas and openings shall be rimmed with guards and rails or wire mesh fence.”
Coutee v. Global Marine Drilling Co., 895 So. 2d 631 (La. Ct. App. 2005). · cites it 10× “Coutee does not question the trial court's use of 33 C.F.R. § 143.110 , but instead disagrees with the trial court's finding that his employer's duty pursuant to 33 C.”
Dupre v. Chevron U.S.A., Inc., 20 F.3d 154 (5th Cir. 1994). “33 C.F.R. § 143.110 (a). . American Petroleum Institute: Recommended Practice for Occupational Safely for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations (RP 54) 5.”
Dupre v. Chevron U.S.A. Inc., 913 F. Supp. 473 (E.D. La. 1996). “and 33 C.F.R. § 143.110 (a), which provides in part: Except for helicopter landing decks which are provided for in paragraph (b) of this section, and areas not normally occupied, the unprotected perimeter of all floor or deck areas and openings shall be rimmed with guards and…”
Dupre v. Chevron U.S.A., Inc., 930 F. Supp. 248 (E.D. La. 1996). “” See 33 C.F.R. 143.110(a). However, as plaintiff is no doubt aware, the Court has already addressed the effect these MMS regulations had on Chevron’s duty of due care.”
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Dupre v. Chevron U.S.A., Inc., 930 F. Supp. 248 (E.D. La. 1996). “” See 33 C.F.R. 143.110(a). However, as plaintiff is no doubt aware, the Court has already addressed the effect these MMS regulations had on Chevron’s duty of due care.”
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