Maritime standard interpretations that have been issued and remain valid have been incorporated into the Shipyard Employment "Tool Bag" Directive, Longshoring and Marine Terminals "Tool Shed" Directive, and Commercial Diving Operations Directive. Interpretations previously issued by OSHA were reviewed to determine their current validity and accuracy before inclusion into these directives. Interpretations for which standard references have been changed were updated to reflect the current standard reference before inclusion into these directives. Additional standard interpretations and compliance letters are available. Please use the search function to limit your search to specific topics.

Shipyard Employment "Tool Bag" Directive; CPL 02-00-142, (2006, August 3)

• Appendix B - Answers to Common Questions Regarding Shipyard Employment
  
  
• Appendix C - Fire Protection in Shipyard Employment; Frequently Asked Questions

Longshoring and Marine Terminals "Tool Shed" Directive; CPL 02-00-154, (2012, July 31).

• Appendix D - Answers to Common Questions Regarding the Longshoring and Marine Terminals Final Rules

29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart T – Commercial Diving Operations; CPL 02-00-151, (2011, June 13)

• Appendix A - Commercial Diving Operations Questions and Answers [766 KB PDF^*, 91 pages]

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