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Safety and Health Topics Shipbuilding and Ship Repair In Focus Hot Topics Alliances eTools Shipbuilding and ship repair includes the manufacture, repair, and maintenance of ships. Several types of hazards are common in this industry, including chemical (asbestos, welding fumes, solvents, paints, fuels), physical (noise, heat stress), and safety (fires, confined spaces, falls, heavy equipment). The following questions link to information relevant to shipbuilding and ship repair. What OSHA standards apply? Standards | Regulatory Agenda | Preambles to Final Rules | Directives What are the requirements of the fire protection standard?   What are some examples of hazards and solutions in this industry? General Hazards | Processes What additional information is available? Related Safety and Health Topics Pages | Other Resources In Focus Hot Topics Shipyard Employment "Tool Bag " Directive. OSHA Directive CPL 02-00-142, (2006, August 3). Examining Fatal Shipyard Accidents. OSHA Video, 42 minutes. Provides 16 animated re-enactments of fatal accidents investigated by OSHA. Alliances American Shipbuilding Association (ASA). OSHA Alliance Page. National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP). OSHA Alliance Page. Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA). OSHA Alliance Page. eTools Shipyard Employment. OSHA. Shipyard work has traditionally been hazardous, with an injury-accident rate more than twice that of construction and general industry. OSHA has targeted the industry in its Strategic Plan to reduce injuries and illnesses and prevent fatalities.  Safety and  Health Topics     Shipbuilding and Ship Repair   OSHA Standards   Fire Protection   Hazards and Solutions   Additional Information   Credits   Content Reviewed 03/13/2008

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