ANNEX II U.K. MINIMUM SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING FISHING VESSELS(Articles 5 and 7 (1) (a))

4. Emergency routes and exits U.K.

4.1. Routes and exits which can be used as emergency routes and exits must be unobstructed and easily accessible at all times and lead out as directly as possible to the open deck or to a safe area and thence to the survival craft so that workers can evacuate their workstations or living areas quickly and as safely as possible. U.K.

4.2. The number, distribution and dimensions of the routes and exits which can be used as emergency routes and exits must depend on the use, equipment and dimensions of workplaces and living areas and on the maximum potential number of persons present. U.K.

Exits which can be used as emergency exits and which are closed must be immediately and readily operable in an emergency by any worker or by rescue teams.

4.3. Emergency routes and exits must be indicated by signs in accordance with national provisions transposing Directive 92/58/EEC. U.K.

Such signs must be placed at appropriate points and be made to last.

4.4. Escape routes and facilities and emergency exits requiring illumination must be provided with emergency lighting of adequate intensity in case the lighting fails. U.K.