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Maritime - Explanation of OSHA's Cargo Gear Accreditation & Certification Program

Occupational Safety and Health Administration | Office of Maritime Enforcement | Washington, D.C.

Explanation of OSHA's Cargo Gear Accreditation & Certification Program

A. Coverage

OSHA's accreditation program is essentially one of an independent third-party providing an impartial inspection of certain maritime cargo handling devices specifically required to be certificated under OSHA's maritime safety and health standards. These standards are as follows: