§197.324. Diver's safety harness.

46 C.F.R. § 197.324

Each safety harness used in surface-supplied diving must have—

(a)

A positive buckling device; and

(b)

An attachment point for the umbilical life line that—

(1)

Distributes the pulling force of the umbilical over the diver's body; and

(2)

Prevents strain on the mask or helmet.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1509; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703, 6101; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source: CGD 76-009, 43 FR 53683, Nov. 16, 1978, unless otherwise noted.