29 CFR 1915 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment*
29 CFR Part 1915 outlines the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards that employers in shipbuilding, ship repair, and shipbreaking industries must follow to protect their employees. It addresses the unique hazards and operations involved in these environments, covering a wide array of topics from confined space entry and welding safety to scaffolding and fall protection on vessels and in shipyard facilities.
29 CFR 1917 – Marine Terminals
29 CFR Part 1917 outlines the OSHA standards that employers operating marine terminals must follow to ensure the well-being of their employees. This includes everything from safe cargo handling practices and the maintenance of equipment like cranes and forklifts, to the safety of the terminal facilities themselves, like docks and walkways. The part is all about preventing injuries and illnesses in the busy and often hazardous environment of loading, unloading, and handling cargo at waterfront facilities.
29 CFR 1918 – Safety and Health Regulations for Longshoring
29 CFR Part 1918 outlines the safety requirements for the process of loading and unloading ships. This covers the specific tasks performed by longshoremen, such as working in the holds of vessels, operating loading and unloading equipment directly on the ship, and the associated hazards. It focuses on the unique risks involved in transferring cargo between a vessel and the shore.
29 CFR 1919 – Gear Certification
29 CFR Part 1919, Gear Certification, outlines the procedures and standards for the accreditation of individuals and organizations by OSHA to certify the cargo gear of vessels and certain material handling devices used in maritime operations (marine terminals and longshoring). While Parts 1915, 1917, and 1918 establish the requirements for gear certification in their respective maritime sectors, Part 1919 provides the how-to for who can perform these certifications and the general rules they must follow.
*Marine chemists are regulated specifically by 29 CFR 1915.14.