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eTools Home : Shipyard Employment Scope | Glossary | Additional Resources | Viewing / Printing Instructions | Credits General Requirements Shipbuilding Ship Repair Shipbreaking Barge Cleaning PPE » Hazard Assessment   Figure 1: Illustration of the many ship repair operations that require PPE. The first step in the development of a PPE program is to conduct a comprehensive hazard assessment. [1915.152(b)]  The Non-mandatory Guidelines for Hazard Assessment contain examples of procedures for a hazard assessment. [1915 Subpart I Appendix A] The following section addresses: Conducting a Hazard Assessment Documenting Hazard Assessments Note: Confined space entry is one of the leading hazards associated with barge cleaning. Review the Shipbreaking: Confined/Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres chapter for information on how to protect workers from this hazard. Conducting a Hazard Assessment A determination of whether hazards are present or are likely to be present must be conducted. [1915.152(b)] If such hazards are present or are likely to be present the employer shall select the type of PPE. Hazards to evaluate may include: Impact (falling objects, struck-by hazards, impact tools) Puncture and cuts (tools, knives, slag, nails, wire rope, sheet metal) Compression/Crushing (gears, struck-by hazards, shifting loads) Chemical (solvents, corrosives, paints, fumes) Heat/Cold (welding, burning, environmental temperatures) Burns (thermal, chemical) Vibration (pneumatic tools) Dust (heavy metals, silica) Light (optical) radiation (arc welding, lasers) Excessive noise (abrasive blasting, needle gunning, scaling, grinding, metal straightening) Falling (from elevations, into water) Drowning Maritime Labor/Industry Recommendation It is recommended that the PPE hazard assessment be part of a broader assessment (such as Job Safety Analysis) which includes a demolition plan, engineering, administrative, and other hazard controls. Back to Top Documenting the Hazard Assessment The hazard assessments must be documented [1915.152(b)(4)] and include the following information: Occupation Dates of the hazard assessment Name of the person performing the hazard assessment Maritime Labor/Industry Recommendation It is recommended that a written PPE Program that describes how the employer meets each element of the standard. Back to Top   eTools Home : Shipyard Employment Scope | Glossary | Additional Resources | Viewing / Printing Instructions | Credits

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