Shipyard work is traditionally hazardous, with an injury-accident rate more than twice that of construction and general
industry. OSHA has targeted the industry in its Strategic Plan to reduce injuries and illnesses and prevent fatalities. This eTool describes common
hazards and possible solutions for tasks performed during the ship repair process.
This page was developed as a product of the Alliances
between OSHA and the American Shipbuilding Association (ASA),
National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP)
and the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA).
The
Fire Protection in Shipyard Employment Standard (29 CFR Part 1915 Subpart P) was issued September 15,
2004 and became effective December 14, 2004.
A
Fire Protection module has been added to address these changes. In
addition, it is anticipated the Ship
Repair, Shipbuilding and Shipbreaking eTool modules will be modified in the future to address the
Shipyard fire protection standard.
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Workers' Rights
Workers have the right to:
- Working conditions that do not pose a risk of serious harm.
- Receive information and training (in a language and vocabulary the worker understands) about workplace hazards, methods to prevent them, and the OSHA standards that apply to their workplace.
- Review records of work-related injuries and illnesses.
- File a complaint asking OSHA to inspect their workplace if they believe there is a serious hazard or that their employer is not following OSHA's rules. OSHA will keep all identities confidential.
- Exercise their rights under the law without retaliation, including reporting an injury or raising health and safety concerns with their employer or OSHA. If a worker has been retaliated against for using their rights, they must file a complaint with OSHA as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days.
For additional information, see OSHA's Workers page.
How to Contact OSHA
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA's role is to ensure these conditions for America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance. For more information, visit www.osha.gov or call OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA (6742), TTY 1-877-889-5627.
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*eTools are "stand-alone," interactive, Web-based training tools on occupational safety
and health topics. They are highly illustrated and utilize graphical menus. As indicated in the
disclaimer,
eTools do not create new OSHA requirements.
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