US lawFederal (United States)RegulationsTitle 46 CFR — ShippingChapter I — COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITYPart 177 — CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENTSubpart I — Rails and Guards177.96046 C.F.R. § 177.960Guards for exposed hazards.Last amended: 2016Year: 2026Length: 19 wordsOfficial source Cite as 46 C.F.R. § 177.960 (2026)An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail.Previous46 C.F.R. § 177.940Next46 C.F.R. § 177.970