Section 408.15921. Approaching craft by employees.

Rule 5921. (1) An employee shall not be permitted to approach within  50 feet of the helicopter when the rotor blades are turning, unless the  work duties of the employee require the presence of the  employee  within  that area.

(2)   The employer shall instruct employees and  shall  ensure   that, whenever approaching or leaving a helicopter which   has   its   blades rotating, all employees shall remain in full view of the pilot and keep in a crouched position. An employee shall not be permitted  to  work in the area from the cockpit  or  cabin  rearward  while  blades are  rotating,   unless authorized by the helicopter operator.

(3)   An employee shall not be permitted to perform   work   under   hovering craft except when necessary to hook or unhook a load. A  safe  means  of access shall be provided for an employee to reach the hoist line hook  and engage or disengage a cargo sling while under the hovering craft.

History: 1979 AC.