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(1) Any hatch cover exceeding 55 kilogram in weight and all beams of any hatch shall be removed or replaced only with a winch or other suitable mechanical means. (2) When being replaced hatch covers and beams shall be placed on the hatches in the position indicated by the markings thereon and shall be adequately secured. (3) Hatch covers and beams shall not be removed or replaced while dock worker is below the level of the hatch in a position in which he is liable to be struck by a falling hatch covering or hatch beam. (4) Hatch covers, tarpaulins, fore and aft beams and thwartship beams which have been removed shall be so laid down, stacked or secured that they cannot fall into the hold or otherwise cause danger. (5) Hatch covers and beams shall be so placed as to leave a safe walkway from bulwark to hatch coaming or fore-and-aft.