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Office of Maritime
This office was established specifically to address the unique hazards of the Maritime Industry. This page provides contact information and describes the functions of the various individuals within the Office.

Mission Statement: "To provide workplace standards and regulations applicable to the maritime industry to ensure safe working conditions. The workers covered include those in shipyard employment, longshoring, and marine terminals."

Jim Maddux, Office Director
Joe Daddura, Safety Specialist
Jeffrey Doranz, Safety Specialist
Pat Strickland, Administrative Support
Amy Wangdahl, Safety Specialist, Web Officer
Vanessa Welch, Safety Specialist, Assistant Web Officer
Ira Wainless, Health Specialist
Danielle Watson, Safety Specialist

Office Functions:
  • Develops and publishes new and modified maritime safety standards and regulations affecting the maritime industry.


  • Develops and publishes safety and health guidance products to help employers and employees address hazards in the maritime industry.


  • Administers OSHA's Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH).


  • Provides consultation on the maritime safety standards, national consensus, and other standards-setting committees and boards.


  • Provides technical and other assistance to standards advisory committees appointed to review and make recommendations on proposed maritime industry safety standards.
Contact Information:

Directorate of Standards and Guidance
Office of Maritime
Room N3609 FPB
Phone: (202) 693-2086
FAX: (202) 693-1663
 
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Page last updated: 01/14/2008