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Shipyard
"Tool Bag" Directive
This directive, Shipyard Employment "Tool
Bag" Directive, CPL 02-00-142, consolidates
OSHA shipyard employment (ship repair, shipbuilding,
shipbreaking) information into a single source.
"Tool Bag" includes over 100 electronic
links to provide easy access to references, eTools,
publications and other information sources needed to
provide and support compliance assistance,
consultation, training and education, and
enforcement efforts. Appendices provide detailed
guidance regarding general industry standards that
apply to shipyard employment in addition to all
shipyard interpretation letters previously issued by
OSHA that remain valid. Developed for use online via
www.osha.gov (click
"Directives," then search "Tool
Bag").
Shipyard
Fatality Videos I & II
In conjunction with the shipyard employment
industry, OSHA developed two videos based on actual
case files, depicting shipyard employment fatal
accidents. Each video contains eight accidents that
have been recreated using computer-generated
animation. Each scenario includes a review of the
factors that contributed to the accident and how to
avoid them. These videos may be accessed directly
online via www.osha.gov (click
"Maritime," click "Safety and Health
Topics," click "Training and
Outreach," then click "Examining Fatal
Shipyard Accidents: Hazards and Solutions"), or
through the Shipyard "Tool Bag"
Directive.
Abrasive Blasting Hazards in Shipyard
Employment
OSHA developed this document to alert shipyard
employers and their employees about abrasive
blasting hazards and the controls that can be used
to reduce, avoid or eliminate them. This document
focuses on air contaminants because they are a major
hazard during abrasive blasting. Other abrasive
blasting safety and health hazards are discussed
along with applicable regulations and control
methods. This document can be accessed via www.osha.gov (click
"Maritime," click "Maritime Standards
and Guidance," then click "Guidance
Documents").
OSHA's
OTI Course # 2090
The OSHA Training Institute (OTI) in Arlington
Heights, IL, provides basic and advanced training
and education in safety and health for federal and
state compliance officers; state consultants; other
federal agency personnel; and private sector
employers, employees, and their representatives. OTI
provides a one (1) week shipyard employment course
(OTI Course #2090, Shipyard Processes and
Standards). The course description and availability
can be accessed via www.osha.gov (click
"Training," then click "OTI Course
Schedule and Registration"), or through the
Shipyard "Tool Bag" Directive.
Shipyard Employment
eTools
In conjunction with the shipyard employment
industry, OSHA developed eTools for ship repair,
shipbuilding, shipbreaking, and barge cleaning
activities that provide comprehensive information,
in an electronic format with photos and
illustrations, regarding the applicability of safety
and health standards. These eTools can be accessed
directly via www.osha.gov (click
"eTools," then click "Shipyard
Employment"), or through the Shipyard
"Tool Bag" Directive or through the
Longshoring and Marine Terminals "Tool
Shed" Directive.
National Emphasis Program on Shipbreaking
Operations
This directive provides available shipyard safety
and health information in a web-based interactive
format to reduce or eliminate the workplace hazards
associated with shipbreaking operations. This
directive can be accessed via www.osha.gov (click
"Directives," then search "NEP
Shipbreaking"), or through the Shipyard
"Tool Bag" Directive.
Marine Hanging
Staging
This OSHA guidance product is intended to help
employers design, assemble, use, and dismantle
marine hanging staging (MHS) in a manner that is
safe for employees. Use of MHS is common in shipyard
operations because it can be configured to a variety
of hull configurations. However, the safe use of MHS
requires careful planning and proper work practices.
This document can be accessed via www.osha.gov (click
"Maritime," click "Safety and Health
Topics," click "Training and
Outreach," then click "Safe Work
Preferences for Marine Hanging Staging"), or
through the Shipyard "Tool Bag"
Directive.
Safety and Health Injury Prevention Sheets
(SHIPS)
In conjunction with industry, OSHA continues to
develop SHIPS to provide a quick reference for
specific hazards in the shipyard employment industry
such as "Hot Work." SHIPS can be accessed
directly via www.osha.gov (click
"Maritime," click "Safety and Health
Topics," click "Training and
Outreach," then click "Safety and Health
Injury Prevention Sheets (SHIPS)"), or through
the Shipyard "Tool Bag" Directive.
Hydrogen Sulfide
Quick Card
This card is a one-page reference which details the
characteristics, health effects, and measures to be
taken before entering an area with possible hydrogen
sulfide. This document can be accessed in English or
Spanish via www.osha.gov (click "Quick
Cards," "Hydrogen Sulfide Quick
Cards").
Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Hexavalent
Chromium Standards
This publication provides guidance to assist small
businesses comply with OSHA's Hexavalent
Chromium standards. It describes the steps that
employers are required to take to protect employees
from the hazards associated with exposure to
hexavalent chromium. This document can be accessed
www.osha.gov (click
"Publications," then click "Small
Entity Compliance Guide for the Hexavalent Chromium
Standards").
Commercial
Diving Operations Directive
This directive, CPL 02-00-143 - 29 CFR Part 1910,
Subpart T - Commercial Diving Operations, provides
guidance for implementing intervention and
inspection programs to reduce injuries, illnesses
and fatalities, or eliminate workplace hazards in
the commercial diving industry. Developed for use
online via www.osha.gov (click
"Directives," then search "Commercial
Diving").
OSHA
Internet Webpage
The OSHA webpage provides information and resources
regarding compliance assistance, standards and
guidance, laws and regulations, enforcement policy,
cooperative and state programs, statistics, and much
more. This website can be accessed via www.osha.gov.
OSHA Maritime
Webpage
The OSHA Maritime webpage contains materials
regarding safety and health information for the
maritime industries, which include shipyard related
employment (Ship repair, shipbuilding,
shipbreaking), longshoring, marine terminals, and
commercial diving. The OSHA Maritime webpage can be
accessed via www.osha.gov (click
"Maritime").
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