Maritime - Information and Guidance for the Marine Terminal and Longshoring Industry
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:
Maritime - Guidance for OSHA 29 CFR Part 1919 Accredited Agencies - Use of OSHA Official Certification Forms
Occupational Safety and Health Administration | Office of Maritime Enforcement | Washington, D.C.
Maritime - Compliance
Compliance
OSHA Directives
Shipyard Employment (Only)
Maritime Industry - Contacts
Maritime Industry - Contacts
Maritime Industry - Resources
Maritime Industry - Resources
Resources and Solutions
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Maritime Industry - Training
Maritime Industry - Training
Training
Find training to better learn how to prevent hazards in the maritime sector.
OSHA Training Resources
How to Find a 10-Hour or 30-Hour Class
How to Find Other Training from the OSHA Training Institute Education Centers
Maritime Industry - Standards
Standards
Find applicable OSHA standards, interpretations of standards, directives or instructions for agency staff, and other helpful guidance.
OSHA Standards
Maritime Industry - Overview
Maritime Industry - Overview
Overview
The maritime industry includes the construction, repair, and scrapping of vessels, as well as the movement of cargo and other materials. Hazards include slips, trips, and falls, machinery and equipment hazards, hazardous chemicals, confined/enclosed spaces, and fire hazards. The implementation of controls, procedures, and training help raise awareness of potential hazards and ways to keep workers safe.
OSHA has information, resources, and solutions to help workers and employers identify, reduce, and eliminate maritime-related hazards.
Shipbuilding Group (SBG)
Signatories are: