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(1) Every regular approach over a dock, wharf or quay or any other working place which dock workers have to use for going to or from a working place at which the dock work is carried on and every such working place on shore shall be,- (a) kept clean and free from objects that can cause slipping stumbling or falling. (b) Maintained in good repair with due regard to the safety of the dock workers. (2) All areas of a dock shall be soundly constructed, surfaced and kept properly drained and graded in order to facilitate safe access to sheds, warehouses, transit sheds and store places and safe handling of cargo and equipment. (3) Drain pools and catch basins shall be properly covered or enclosed. (4) Any working area in a dock, which is damaged, or under repair shall be effectively, blocked off from other areas and when necessary, warning lights shall be provided at night. (5) All landing places used by dock workers for embarking or disembarking from crafts meant for transport by water, shall be maintained in good repair with due regard to the safety of the persons using them.