Shipyard Employment Industry

• Guidelines for Safely Entering and Cleaning Vessel Sewage Tanks [428 KB PDF^*, 4 pages]. OSHA Fact Sheet, (2013, March).
  
  
• Hot Work Safety on Hollow or Enclosed Structures [280 KB PDF^*, 2 pages]. OSHA QuickCard™. (Publication OSHA 3585), (2013).
  
  
• Safely Performing Hot Work on Hollow or Enclosed Structures in Shipyards [438 KB PDF^*, 3 pages]. OSHA Fact Sheet, (2013, March).
  
  
• Safety While Working Alone in Shipyards [353 KB PDF^*, 2 pages]. OSHA Fact Sheet, (2013, March).
  
  
• Fire Watch Safety during Hot Work in Shipyards. OSHA Guidance Document (Publication 3494-2012), (2012).
  
  
• Eye Protection against Radiant Energy during Welding and Cutting in Shipyard Employment [180 KB PDF^*, 2 pages]. OSHA Guidance Document (Publication FS-3499), (2012). (Spanish: 200 KB PDF^*, 3 pages).
  
  
• Hanging Staging (Marine). OSHA eTool.
  
  
• Aerial Lift Fall Protection Over Water [863 KB PDF^*, 2 pages]. OSHA QuickCard™ (Publication 3452-09-11N), (2011).
  
  
• Safety and Health Injury Prevention Sheets (SHIPS). OSHA. 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).
  • Rigging (2011, April)
  • Shipfitting (2008, August)
• Safe Work Practices for Shipbreaking [1 MB PDF^*, 29 pages]. OSHA Guidance Document (Publication 3375-03), (2010).
  
  
• Deck Barge Safety [741 KB PDF^*, 36 pages]. OSHA Guidance Document (Publication 3358-01N), (2009, January).
  
  
• Spud Barge Safety [131 KB PDF^*, 2 pages]. OSHA Fact Sheet, (2009, January).
  
  
• Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Guidelines for Shipyards. OSHA Guidance Document (Publication 3341-03N), (2008, March).
  
  
• Abrasive Blasting Hazards in Shipyard Employment. OSHA Guidance Document, (2006, December).
  
  
• Shipyard Fire Protection Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). OSHA, (2006, March). Also available as a 278 KB PDF^*, 10 pages.
  
  
• Fire Protection in Shipyard Employment [3 MB PPT^*, 66 slides]. OSHA Slide Presentation.
  
  
• Safe Work Practices For Marine Hanging Staging. OSHA Guidance Document, (2005, April). Also available as a 1 MB PDF^*, 30 pages.
  

Commercial Fishing Industry

• Confined Space Safety on Commercial Fishing Vessels [189 KB PDF^*, 2 pages]. OSHA Guidance Document, (2011, June).
  
  
• Fall Protection Safety for Commercial Fishing [200 KB PDF^*, 2 pages]. OSHA Guidance Document, (2011, June).

Longshoring and Marine Terminals Industries

• Marine Terminals: Safe Operation of Semi-tractors in Marine Terminals [250 KB PDF^*, 2 pages]. OSHA Guidance Document (Publication 3653), (2013).
  
  
• Marine Terminals: Safely Operating and Working Around Cargo Handling Equipment in Marine Terminals [379 KB PDF^*, 2 pages]. OSHA Guidance Document (Publication 3640), (2013).
  
  
• Servicing Multi-Piece and Single-Piece Rim Wheels [348 KB PDF^*, 2 pages]. OSHA QuickCard™. (Publication 3584), (2013).
  
  
• Working Safely on the Apron or Highline during Marine Terminal Operations [730 KB PDF^*, 2 pages]. OSHA QuickCard™ (Publication 3539), (2012).
  
  
• Traffic Lanes and Personnel Safety Zones [225 KB PDF^*, 2 pages]. OSHA Fact Sheet (Publication FS-3540), (2012, May).
  
  
• Roll-on Roll-Off (Ro-Ro) Ship and Dock Safety [982 KB PDF^*, 20 pages]. OSHA Publication 3396-06N, (2010).
  
  
• Gangway Safety in Marine Cargo Handling [6 MB PDF^*, 2 pages]. OSHA QuickCard™ (Publication 3369-12N-09), (2009).
  
  
• First Aid in Marine Cargo Handling [52 KB PDF^*, 2 pages]. OSHA QuickCard™ (Publication 3368-12N-09), (2009).
  
  
• Lifesaving Facilities in Marine Cargo Handling [6 MB PDF^*, 2 pages]. OSHA QuickCard™ (Publication 3367-12N-09), (2009).
  
  
• Traffic Safety in Marine Terminals. OSHA Publication 3337-07, (2007).
  
  
• OSHA Guidance Update on Protecting Employees from Avian Flu (Avian Influenza) Viruses. OSHA Publication 3323-10N, (2006). Also available as a 1 MB PDF, 76 pages.
  
  
• Radio Communication Can Assist Container Gantry Crane Operators in Marine Terminals. OSHA Fact Sheet, (2007, June). Also available as a 1 MB PDF, 2 pages.
  
  
• Marine Terminal Fall Protection for Personnel Platforms. OSHA Fact Sheet, (2006, June). Also available as a 222 KB PDF, 2 pages.

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