1. By Standard Number
  2. 1926.606 - Definitions applicable to this subpart.

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  • Part Number:
    1926
  • Part Number Title:
    Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
  • Subpart:
    1926 Subpart O
  • Subpart Title:
    Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, and Marine Operations
  • Standard Number:
  • Title:
    Definitions applicable to this subpart.
  • GPO Source:
    e-CFR
1926.606(a)

"Apron" - The area along the waterfront edge of the pier or wharf.

1926.606(b)

"Bulwark" - The side of a ship above the upper deck.

1926.606(c)

"Coaming" - The raised frame, as around a hatchway in the deck, to keep out water.

1926.606(d)

"Jacob's ladder" - A marine ladder of rope or chain with wooden or metal rungs.

1926.606(e)

"Rail", for the purpose of 1926.605, means a light structure serving as a guard at the outer edge of a ship's deck.