Maritime Industry
Resources and Solutions
Find publications, videos, and other resources to identify, reduce, and eliminate hazards in the maritime sector.
Publications
- Recordkeeping: Recordable Injuries and Illnesses: What Workers Need to Know Fact Sheet
(English: PDF, OSHA 4444) (Español: PDF, OSHA 4445) - Five Ways to Respond in an Emergency
(English: PDF, OSHA 4431) (Español: PDF, OSHA 4432) - Stay Safe at Maritime Facilities
(English: PDF, OSHA 4433) (Español: PDF, OSHA 4434) - Person in Water -- Prevention, Recovery and Survival in the Maritime Industry
(English: PDF, OSHA 3651) (Español: PDF, OSHA 3890) - Hazard Communication: Hazard Communication in the Maritime Industry
(English: PDF, OSHA 3694) - Oil Spill Response: Training Marine Oil Spill Response Workers under OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard
(English: PDF, OSHA 3172)
- Fall Protection in Shipyard Employment Fact Sheet
(English: PDF, 4421) (Español: PDF, 4422) - Shipyard Employment: Safe Use of Small Boats in Shipyard Employment Fact Sheet (English: PDF) (Español: PDF)
- Preventing Fires on Vessels Brochure (English: PDF) (Español: PDF)
- Maritime - Protecting Workers from Heat Illness in Confined Spaces (PDF) Español (PDF) Portuguese (PDF) Vietnamese (PDF)
- Protecting Workers from Physical Hazards in Confined Spaces
(English: PDF, OSHA 4198) - Evaluation and Control of Hazards from Preservative Coatings during Hot Work on Vessels
(English: PDF, OSHA 4169) - Understanding Your Role as a Shipyard Competent Person
(English: PDF, OSHA 4138) (Español: PDF, OSHA 4139) - Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection Systems Standard Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
(English: PDF) - Personal Protective Equipment Fact Sheet
(English: PDF, OSHA 3951) - Safe Use of Portable and Hand-Held Power Tools Fact Sheet
(English: PDF, OSHA 3950) - Evaluation of Fire and Rescue Services
(English: PDF, OSHA 3925) - Evaluating Shipyard Competent Person Programs
(English: PDF, OSHA 3923) - Hazards Associated with Spray Painting in Shipyard Employment
(English: PDF, OSHA 3897) - Shipyard Employment Hazards during the Repair and Maintenance of Refrigeration Systems on Vessels
(English: PDF, OSHA 3836) - Shipyard Industry Standards
(English: PDF, OSHA 2268) - Safe Lighting Practices in the Shipyard Industry
(English: PDF, OSHA 3677) - Ventilation in Shipyard Employment
(English: PDF, OSHA 3639) - Shipbreaking
(English: PDF, OSHA 3846) (Español: PDF, OSHA 4413) - Guidelines for Safely Entering and Cleaning Vessel Sewage Tanks
(English: PDF, OSHA 3587) - Hot Work Safety on Hollow or Enclosed Structures
(English: PDF, OSHA 3585) - Safely Performing Hot Work on Hollow or Enclosed Structures in Shipyards
(English: PDF, OSHA 3586) - Safety While Working Alone in Shipyards
(English: PDF, OSHA 3591) - Fire Watch Safety during Hot Work in Shipyards
(English: PDF, OSHA 3494) (Español: PDF, OSHA 3777) - Eye Protection against Radiant Energy during Welding and Cutting in Shipyard Employment
(English: PDF, OSHA 3499) (Español: PDF, OSHA 3588) - General Working Conditions in Shipyard Employment - Final Rule.
- General Working Conditions in Shipyard Employment - Medical Services and First Aid.
- General Working Conditions in Shipyard Employment - Sanitation.
- Aerial Lift Fall Protection Over Water
(English: PDF, OSHA 3452) (Español: PDF, OSHA 3475) - Safe Work Practices for Shipbreaking
(English: PDF, OSHA 3375) - Deck Barge Safety
(English: PDF, OSHA 3358) - Spud Barge Safety
(English: PDF) - Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Guidelines for Shipyards
(English: PDF, OSHA 3341) - OSHA Guidance Document: Abrasive Blasting Hazards in Shipyard Employment
- Shipyard Fire Protection Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
(English: PDF) - Safe Work Practices for Marine Hanging Staging
(English: PDF)
- Line Handling Safety
(English: PDF, OSHA 3492) (Español: PDF, OSHA 3393) - Five Ways to Stay Safe When Working with Rail Cars in Marine Terminals
(English: PDF, OSHA 4367) (Español: PDF, OSHA 4368) - Protecting Workers during Lashing Operations
(English: PDF, OSHA 4182) - Six Ways to Stay Safe When Working in Marine Terminal Mechanic Shops
(English: PDF, OSHA 4171) - Five Ways to Stay Safe When Working on Refrigerated Containers “Reefers” in Marine Terminals
(English: PDF, OSHA 4163) - Six Ways to Stay Safe When Working on Cranes in Marine Terminals
(English: PDF, OSHA 4164) - Five Ways to Stay Safe When Working on Chassis in Marine Terminals
(English: PDF, OSHA 4165) - Safe Baggage Handling at Cruise Ship Terminals
(English: PDF, OSHA 3924) - Preventing Semi-Tractor Driver Injuries during Container Lifting Operations
(English: PDF, OSHA 3858) - Traffic Safety in Marine Terminals
(English: PDF, OSHA 3337) - Safely Performing Hot Work on Hollow or Enclosed Structures in Marine Terminals
(English: PDF, OSHA 3732) - Work Safety Zones for On-Dock Container Rail Operations in Marine Terminals
(English: PDF, OSHA 3711) - Servicing Multi-Piece and Single-Piece Rim Wheels in Marine Terminals
(English: PDF, OSHA 3654) - Longshoring and Marine Terminals: Safe Plugging and Unplugging Reefer Units
(English: PDF, OSHA 3652) - Working Safely While Repairing Intermodal Containers in Marine Terminals
(English: PDF, OSHA 3626) - Top/Side Handler Safety in Marine Terminals
(English: PDF, OSHA 3621) - Safe Operation of Semi-tractors in Marine Terminals
(English: PDF, OSHA 3653) - Safely Operating and Working Around Cargo Handling Equipment in Marine Terminals
(English: PDF, OSHA 3640) - Servicing Multi-Piece and Single-Piece Rim Wheels
(English: PDF, OSHA 3584) - Freeing Inoperable Semi-Automatic Twist Locks (SATLs) in Longshoring
(English: PDF, OSHA 3583) - Mechanics Working in "the Yard" on Powered Equipment during Marine Terminal Operations
(English: PDF, OSHA 3562) - Mechanics Working in "the Yard" during Marine Terminal Operations
(English: PDF, OSHA 3561) (Español: PDF, OSHA 3624) - Longshoring Industry
(English: PDF, OSHA 2232) - Working Safely on the Apron or Highline during Marine Terminal Operations
(English: PDF, OSHA 3539) - Traffic Lanes and Personnel Safety Zones
(English: PDF, OSHA 3540) - Roll-on Roll-Off (Ro-Ro) Ship and Dock Safety
(English: PDF, OSHA 3396) - Gangway Safety in Marine Cargo Handling
(English: PDF, OSHA 3369) - First Aid in Marine Cargo Handling
(English: PDF, OSHA 3368) - Lifesaving Facilities in Marine Cargo Handling
(English: PDF, OSHA 3367) - OSHA Guidance Update on Protecting Employees from Avian Flu (Avian Influenza) Viruses
(English: PDF, OSHA 3323) - Radio Communication Can Assist Container Gantry Crane Operators in Marine Terminals
(English: PDF) - Marine Terminal Fall Protection for Personnel Platforms
(English: PDF, OSHA 3960)
Safety and Health Injury Prevention Sheets (SHIPS)
- Housekeeping Safety. (July 2016).
- Surface Preparation and Preservation. (March 2016).
- Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout/Tags-Plus. (April 2014).
- Shipboard Electrical. (December 2013).
- Rigging. (April 2011).
- Shipfitting. (August 2008).
- Hotwork - Welding, Cutting and Brazing
Videos
Fatal Facts
E-Tools
Shipyard Employment E-Tool
Safety and Health Topics Pages
- Asbestos
- Cadmium
- Chemical Hazards and Toxic Substances
- Commercial Diving
- Competent Person
- Confined Spaces
- Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
- Crane, Derrick, and Hoist Safety
- Diesel Exhaust
- Electrical
- Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Ergonomics
- Fall Protection
- Hand and Power Tools
- Hazard Communication
- Heat
- Isocyanates
- Lead
- Machine Guarding
- Medical and First Aid
- Metalworking Fluids
- Occupational Noise Exposure
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Powered Industrial Trucks
- Respiratory Protection
- Scaffolding
- Shipbuilding and Ship Repair
- Silica, Crystalline
- Solvents
- Spray Operations
- Toxic Metals
- Ventilation
- Walking/Working Surfaces
- Welding, Cutting, and Brazing
OSHA Cooperative Programs
Crane Safety
- Certification Agencies Accredited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration under the Regulations of Title 29, Chapter XVII, Part 1919. OSHA.
- Explanation of OSHA's Cargo Gear Accreditation & Certification Program. OSHA.
- Guidance for OSHA 29 CFR Part 1919 Accredited Agencies - Use of OSHA Official Certification Forms. OSHA.