5.2.5.8 Glare and Reflection Avoidance
Devices should be designed and fitted to minimize glare or reflection or being obscured by strong light.
5.2.5.9 Flicker Avoidance
Light sources should not have a perceptible flicker.
5.2.5.10 Lighting Controls
Lighting controls should be provided at entrances and exits of enclosed workplace areas.
5.2.5.11 Lighting Control Illumination
Lighting controls should be illuminated.
5.2.5.12 Interior Color Design
For the interior nonsaturated colors should be chosen which give a calm overall impression and minimize reflectance. Bright colors should not be used. Dark or mid-green colors are recommended, alternatively blue or brown may be used.
5.2.6 Occupational Safety
5.2.6.1 Non-slip Surfaces
Wheelhouse, bridge wings and upper bridge decks should have non-slip surfaces.
5.2.6.2 General Wheelhouse Safety
There should be no sharp edges or protuberances which could cause injury to personnel.
5.2.6.3 Hand and Grab Rails
Sufficient hand- or grab-rails should be fitted to enable personnel to move or stand safely in bad weather. Protection of stairway openings should be given special consideration.
5.2.6.4 Safety Equipment Marking
All safety equipment carried on the bridge should be clearly marked, be easily accessible and have its stowage position clearly indicated.
5.3 Workstation Layout
5.3.1 Consoles
5.3.1.1 Workstation Area
The workstations for navigating and maneuvering, monitoring and for the bridge wings should be planned, designed and placed within an area spacious enough for not less than two operators, but close enough for the workstations to be operated by one person.
5.3.1.2 Single Operator Console Width for Seated Operations
The width of seated consoles should not exceed 1120 mm, with 915 mm preferred. If there are conditions where a wider console is preferred, the console may be configured as wrap around console. In this case the central segment should not exceed 1120 mm, with 915 mm preferred.
5.3.1.3 Left-to-Right Viewing Angle
The console should be designed that from the normal working position the total required left-to-right viewing angle should not exceed 190°. This angle shall be reduced whenever possible through appropriate control-display layout.
