A Class 1 or 3 facility must provide safe access for personnel if the vessel cannot provide the safe access.

(1) The access must be secured both top and bottom to prevent movement of the access platform.

(2) The entire ladder and the portion of the facility and ship's deck where access is provided must be illuminated during low light or low visibility situations and without glare to the persons using the access.

(3) In the event weather conditions make the access unsafe, the PICs may elect to use radio communication.