(1)The cat-heads operated manually shall be equipped with a guide divider to ensure separation of the first wrap of line or rope.(2)The key seat and projecting key on a cat-head shall be covered with a smooth thimble or plate.(3)When a cat-head is in use, a competent person shall be at the controls and in the event of any emergency, he shall immediately stop the rotation of the cat-head.(4)The operator of the cat-head shall keep his operating area clear and shall keep the portion of the cat-line not being used coiled or spooled.
