Figure 1: Illustration of the many ship repair operations that require
PPE. |
OSHA's approach to worker protection is to first use engineering
controls to eliminate the hazard, then administrative controls to reduce the
exposure, and finally, to use personal protective equipment (PPE). When
engineering or administrative controls are not feasible or adequate to protect
workers, or while the controls are being implemented, the employer shall use PPE to protect workers. [1915.151]
The following are
mandatory elements when PPE is required:
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.
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