ANNEXU.K.MINIMUM SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS AS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 10 OF THE DIRECTIVE
PART CU.K.Special minimum requirements applicable to the off-shore sector
4.Communication: general and emergencyU.K.
4.1.Where required by the safety and health document referred to in point 1.1, every workplace at which workers are present must be provided with:U.K.
an acoustic and optical system capable of transmitting an alarm to every manned part of the workplace as necessary,
an acoustic system capable of being heard distinctly in all parts of the installation where workers are frequently present,
a system capable of maintaining communication with the shore and rescue services.
4.2.Such system must be capable of remaining operational in the event of an emergency.U.K.
The acoustic system should be supplemented by communication systems which are not reliant on vulnerable power supplies.
4.3.Facilities for raising the alarm must be installed at suitable locations.U.K.
4.4.When workers are present at workplaces which are not normally manned, communications systems appropriate to the circumstances must be provided.U.K.