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(1) All railings for the fencing of hatchways, accommodation ladders, gangways, stairway for embarking/disembarking and any other dangerous place shall be of sound material, good construction and possess adequate strength and safety and unless specified in these regulations,- (a) be at least one metre in height; and (b) consist of two rails or two taut ropes or chains supporting stanchions and toe boards. (2) Stanchions shall not be more than two metres apart and shall be secured against inadvertent lifting out. (3) Temporary fencing of hatchways elevated platforms etc., shall be as far as reasonably practical, extend to a height of one metre and consist of either,- (a) two taut ropes or chains with stanchions; or (b) a properly rigged and securely fastened safety net,