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OSHA Standards

This section highlights OSHA standards, preambles to final rules (background to final rules), and directives (instruction to OSHA staff).

General Industry (29 CFR 1910)

• 1910 Subpart B, Adoption and extension of established federal standards
  • 1910.16, Longshoring and marine terminals
• 1910 Subpart D, Walking-working surfaces
  • 1910.23, Ladders
    • 1910.23, (Figure D-1)
  • 1910.27, Scaffolds and rope descent systems
• 1910 Subpart Q, Welding, cutting, and brazing [related topic page]
  • 1910.252, General requirements
    • 1910.252(b)(1)(i)
• 1910 Subpart R, Special industries
  • 1910.272, Grain handling facilities [related topic page]
    • Appendix A, Grain handling facilities

Shipyard Employment (29 CFR 1915)

• 1915 Subpart E, Scaffolds, ladders and other working surfaces
  • 1915.71, Scaffolds or staging
  • 1915.77, Working surfaces
    • 1915.77(c)
• 1915 Subpart G, Gear and equipment for rigging and materials handling
  • 1915.114, Chain falls and pull-lifts
    • 1915.114(d)
• 1915 Subpart P, Fire protection in shipyard employment
  • 1915.509, Definitions applicable to this subpart

Marine Terminals (29 CFR 1917)

• 1917 Subpart A, Scope and definitions
  • 1917.1, Scope and applicability
• 1917 Subpart F, Terminal facilities
  • 1917.119, Portable ladders
    • 1917.119(f)(2)
      • 1917.119(f)(2)(i)

Longshoring (29 CFR 1918)

• 1918 Subpart C, Gangways and other means of access
  • 1918.24, Fixed and portable ladders

Preambles to Final Rules

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Shipyard Employment
  • Summary and Explanation of Final Rule

Directives

• Shipyard Employment "Tool Bag" Directive. CPL 02-00-162, (May 22, 2019). Provides OSHA offices, interested industry representatives, State Plan programs and federal agencies with guidance concerning the application of occupational safety and health standards in shipyard employment. Also, this instruction provides current information and ensures the consistent enforcement of OSHA's shipyard employment standards (29 CFR Part 1915).
• Longshoring and Marine Terminal "Tool Shed" Directive. CPL 02-00-154, (July 31, 2012). Provides consistent information and ensures consistent enforcement of OSHA's marine cargo handling industry standards.