Maritime Guidance Documents
Maritime Industry
- Person in Water -- Prevention, Recovery and Survival in the Maritime Industry. OSHA QuickCard™ (Publication 3651), (2013).
- Hazard Communication: Hazard Communication in the Maritime Industry. OSHA Fact Sheet (Publication 3694), (November 2013).
- Oil Spill Response: Training Marine Oil Spill Response Workers under OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard. OSHA Publication 3172, (2001).
Commercial Fishing Industry
- Confined Space Safety on Commercial Fishing Vessels. OSHA Fact Sheet, (June 2011).
- Fall Protection Safety for Commercial Fishing. OSHA Fact Sheet, (June 2011).
- Shipboard Pedestal Crane Safety (OSHA Publication 3913)
- Safe Housekeeping and Sanitation Practices (OSHA Publication 3871)
Safety and Health Injury Prevention Sheets (SHIPS)
Shipyard operating in the United States often does not have the benefit of full-time, on-board safety and health specialists. To meet this need and help prevent injuries, OSHA and the shipyard community have jointly developed Safety and Health Injury Prevention Sheets (SHIPS).
- Housekeeping Safety. (July 2016).
- Surface Preparation and Preservation. (March 2016).
- Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout/Tags-Plus. (April 2014).
- Shipboard Electrical. (December 2013).
- Rigging. (April 2011).
- Shipfitting. (August 2008).
- Hotwork - Welding, Cutting and Brazing
Directives
Maritime Industry
- Maritime Cargo Gear Standards and 29 CFR Part 1919 Certification. (OSHA Directive CPL 02-01-055)
- 29 CFR 1926.605(a)(1) as Applied to Marine Construction. (OSHA Directive STD 03-13-002).
- Compliance Assistance for the Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training Standards. (OSHA Directive CPL 02-01-028).
- 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart T – Commercial Diving Operations. (OSHA Directive CPL 02-00-151).
- OSHA Authority Over Vessels and Facilities on or Adjacent to U.S. Navigable Waters and the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). (OSHA Directive CPL 02-01-047).
Shipyard Employment Industry
- 29 CFR Part 1915, Subpart I, Enforcement Guidance for Personal protective Equipment (PPE) for Shipyard Employment. (OSHA Directive CPL 02-01-060).
- OSHA’s National Emphasis program (NEP) on Shipbreaking. (OSHA Directive CPL 03-00-012).
- Shipyard Employment "Tool Bag". (OSHA Directive CPL 02-00-162).
- 29 CFR Part 1915, Subpart B, Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment. (OSHA Directive CPL 02-01-061).
Longshoring and Marine Terminals Industries
- Longshoring and Marine Terminals "Tool Shed" Directive. (OSHA Directive CPL 02-00-154).
Shipyard Employment Industry
- Shipyard Employment: Personal Protective Equipment Fact Sheet. (OSHA Publication 3951).
- Shipyard Employment: Safe Use of Portable and Hand-Held Power Tools Fact Sheet. (OSHA Publication 3950).
- Evaluation of Fire and Rescue Services. (OSHA Publication 3925).
- Evaluating Shipyard Competent Person Programs. OSHA Fact Sheet (Publication 3923), (2017).
- Hazards Associated with Spray Painting in Shipyard Employment. (OSHA Publication 3897).
- Shipyard Employment Hazards during the Repair and Maintenance of Refrigeration Systems on Vessels. OSHA Fact Sheet (Publication 3836), (2015).
- Revised Shipyard Industry Standards. OSHA Publication 2268, (2014).
- Safe Lighting Practices in the Shipyard Industry. OSHA Fact Sheet (Publication 3677), (November 2013).
- Ventilation in Shipyard Employment. OSHA Publication 3639, (2013).
- Shipbreaking. OSHA Fact Sheet, (2001). (Spanish).
- Guidelines for Safely Entering and Cleaning Vessel Sewage Tanks. OSHA Fact Sheet, (March 2013).
- Hot Work Safety on Hollow or Enclosed Structures. OSHA QuickCard™ (Publication 3585), (2013).
- Safely Performing Hot Work on Hollow or Enclosed Structures in Shipyards. OSHA Fact Sheet, (March 2013).
- Safety While Working Alone in Shipyards. OSHA Fact Sheet (Publication 3591), (March 2013).
- Fire Watch Safety during Hot Work in Shipyards. OSHA QuickCard™ (Publication 3494), (2012).
- Eye Protection against Radiant Energy during Welding and Cutting in Shipyard Employment. OSHA Fact Sheet (Publication 3499), (2012). (Spanish).
- Hanging Staging (Marine). OSHA eTool.
- General Working Conditions in Shipyard Employment - Final Rule.
- General Working Conditions in Shipyard Employment - Medical Services and First Aid.
- General Working Conditions in Shipyard Employment - Sanitation.
- Aerial Lift Fall Protection Over Water. OSHA QuickCard™ (Publication 3452), (2011). (Spanish).
- Safe Work Practices for Shipbreaking. OSHA Guidance Document (Publication 3375), (2010).
- Deck Barge Safety. OSHA Publication 3358, (January 2009).
- Spud Barge Safety. OSHA Fact Sheet, (January 2009).
- Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Guidelines for Shipyards. OSHA Publication 3341, (March 2008).
- Abrasive Blasting Hazards in Shipyard Employment. OSHA Guidance Document, (December 2006).
- Shipyard Fire Protection Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). OSHA, (March 2006).
- Fire Protection in Shipyard Employment. OSHA Slide Presentation.
- Safe Work Practices For Marine Hanging Staging. OSHA Guidance Document, (April 2005).
Longshoring and Marine Terminals Industries
- Safe Baggage Handling at Cruise Ship Terminals. (OSHA Publication 3924).
- Preventing Semi-Tractor Driver Injuries during Container Lifting Operations. (OSHA Publication 3858).
- Traffic Safety in Marine Terminals. OSHA Publication 3337, (2014).
- Safely Performing Hot Work on Hollow or Enclosed Structures in Marine Terminals. OSHA Fact Sheet (Publication 3732), (May 2014).
- Work Safety Zones for On-Dock Container Rail Operations in Marine Terminals. OSHA Fact Sheet (Publication 3711), (May 2014).
- Servicing Multi-Piece and Single-Piece Rim Wheels in Marine Terminals. OSHA Fact Sheet (Publication 3654), (May 2014).
- Longshoring and Marine Terminals: Safe Plugging and Unplugging Reefer Units. OSHA QuickCard™ (Publication 3652), (2013).
- Working Safely While Repairing Intermodal Containers in Marine Terminals. OSHA Fact Sheet (Publication 3626), (April 2013).
- Top/Side Handler Safety in Marine Terminals. OSHA QuickCard™ (Publication 3621), (2013).
- Safe Operation of Semi-tractors in Marine Terminals. OSHA QuickCard™ (Publication 3653), (2013).
- Safely Operating and Working Around Cargo Handling Equipment in Marine Terminals. OSHA QuickCard™ (Publication 3640), (2013).
- Servicing Multi-Piece and Single-Piece Rim Wheels. OSHA QuickCard™. (Publication 3584), (2013).
- Freeing Inoperable Semi-Automatic Twist Locks (SATLs) in Longshoring. OSHA Fact Sheet (Publication 3583), (2012).
- Mechanics Working in "the Yard" on Powered Equipment during Marine Terminal Operations. OSHA QuickCard™ (Publication 3562), (2012).
- Mechanics Working in "the Yard" during Marine Terminal Operations. OSHA QuickCard™ (Publication 3561), (2012).
- Longshoring Industry. OSHA Publication 2232, (2001).
- Working Safely on the Apron or Highline during Marine Terminal Operations. OSHA QuickCard™ (Publication 3539), (2012).
- Traffic Lanes and Personnel Safety Zones. OSHA Fact Sheet (Publication 3540), (May 2012).
- Roll-on Roll-Off (Ro-Ro) Ship and Dock Safety. OSHA Publication 3396, (2010).
- Gangway Safety in Marine Cargo Handling. OSHA QuickCard™ (Publication 3369), (2009).
- First Aid in Marine Cargo Handling. OSHA QuickCard™ (Publication 3368), (2009).
- Lifesaving Facilities in Marine Cargo Handling. OSHA QuickCard™ (Publication 3367), (2009).
- OSHA Guidance Update on Protecting Employees from Avian Flu (Avian Influenza) Viruses. OSHA Publication 3323, (2006).
- Radio Communication Can Assist Container Gantry Crane Operators in Marine Terminals. OSHA Fact Sheet, (June 2007).
- Marine Terminal Fall Protection for Personnel Platforms. OSHA Fact Sheet, (June 2006).