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1 Shipyard Industry Standards osha 2268-10R 2021. Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women; by authorizing enforcement of the Standards developed under the Act; by assisting and encouraging the States in their efforts to assure safe and healthful working conditions; by providing for research, information, education, and training in the field of Occupational Safety and health.. This publication is not a standard or regulation, and it creates no new legal obligations. It contains recommendations as well as descriptions of mandatory Safety and health Standards . The recommendations are advisory in nature, informational in content, and are intended to assist employers in providing a safe and healthful workplace.

2 The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) requires employers to comply with Safety and health Standards and regulations promulgated by osha or by a state with an osha -approved state plan. In addition, the Act's General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1), requires employers to provide their employees with a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Material contained in this publication is in the public domain and may be reproduced, fully or partially, without permission. Source credit is requested but not required. This information will be made available to sensory-impaired individuals upon request. Voice phone: (202) 693-1999; teletypewriter (TTY) number: 1-877-889-5627.

3 Cover photo from the American Shipbuilding Association, courtesy of General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego, CA. Shipyard Industry Standards Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration osha 2268-10R 2021. Foreword This booklet contains all the Safety and health Standards specific to the Shipyard Industry contained in Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1915, as of March 20, 2021. Also included are brief discussions of the following: 1. The importance of regular employee training to establish and reinforce employee awareness in the areas of job Safety and health. 2. The elements of a Safety and health program that can be used by employers to develop effective programs at their work sites.

4 A brief description of the osha Consultation Program, which is available to assist employers, is also included at the end of this publication. Hazards not covered by Shipyard Industry Standards may be covered by General Industry Standards contained in 29 CFR Part 1910 ( osha . website: ). Where a hazard is covered by both the Shipyard Industry Standards and the General Industry Standards , only the Shipyard Industry standard will be cited by osha . inspectors (described in more detail in 29 CFR. , Applicability of Standards ). In addition, osha regulations regarding general agency practices and procedures are applicable to Shipyard employment. Particular attention is directed to the provisions of 29 CFR Part 1904, Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.

5 Employees of employers performing Shipyard activities on the shore, pier, terminal, yard, Shipyard , machine shop, riverbank, etc., as well as on the vessels afloat or in drydocks or graving docks are covered by the Shipyard Standards . The OSH Act of 1970 encourages states to develop and operate their own job Safety and health plans. States administering Occupational Safety Shipyard Industry Standards . v and health programs through plans approved under Section 18(b) of the OSH Act must adopt Standards and enforce requirements that are at least as effective as Federal osha requirements. There are currently 28 osha -approved state plans: 22 cover both private and public sector employees (state and local government).

6 Five additional states (Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, New Jersey, New York) and the Virgin Islands have plans that cover public sector workers only. For more information on state plans, see www. Occupational Safety AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION. v i Contents Foreword .. v Maritime Coverage under State Plans.. 1. Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs.. 1. Subpart A General Provisions .. 3. Purpose and authority .. 3. Scope and application .. 3. Responsibility.. 3. Definitions.. 4. Incorporation by reference.. 6. Commercial diving operations .. 12. Competent person .. 12. OMB control numbers under the Paperwork Reduction Act.. 14. Compliance duties owed to each employee .. 15. Subpart B Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment.

7 16. Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this Subpart .. 16. Precautions and the order of testing before entering confined and enclosed spaces and other dangerous atmospheres .. 19. Cleaning and other cold work.. 25. Hot Work .. 28. Maintenance of safe conditions.. 29. Warning signs and labels.. 31. APPENDIX A to SUBPART B of PART 1915 . Compliance Assistance Guidelines for Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres.. 31. APPENDIX B to SUBPART B of PART 1915 . Reprint of Coast Guard Regulations Referenced in Subpart B, for Determination of Coast Guard Authorized Persons.. 35. Shipyard Industry Standards . v i i Subpart C Surface Preparation and Preservation.

8 40. Scope and application of Subpart.. 40. Toxic cleaning solvents .. 40. Chemical paint and preservative removers.. 40. Mechanical paint removers.. 41. Painting.. 43. Flammable liquids .. 46. Subpart D Welding, Cutting and Heating .. 48. Ventilation and protection in welding, cutting and heating.. 48. Welding, cutting and heating in way of preservative coatings.. 51. Welding, cutting and heating of hollow metal containers and structures not covered by .. 53. Gas welding and cutting .. 54. Arc welding and cutting.. 58. Uses of fissionable material in ship repairing and shipbuilding.. 60. Subpart E Scaffolds, Ladders and Other Working Surfaces.. 62. Scaffolds or staging.. 62. Ladders .. 71.

9 Guarding of deck openings and edges.. 73. Access to vessels .. 74. Access to and guarding of dry docks and marine railways.. 77. Access to cargo spaces and confined spaces .. 78. Working surfaces .. 79. Subpart F General Working Conditions.. 80. Scope, application, definitions, and effective dates .. 80. Housekeeping.. 86. Lighting .. 87. Utilities.. 90. Working alone .. 91. Vessel radar and communication systems .. 91. Lifeboats .. 92. Medical services and first aid .. 93. Occupational Safety AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION. v i i i Sanitation .. 97. Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tags-plus) .. 101. Safety color code for marking physical hazards .. 124. Accident prevention signs and tags.

10 124. Retention of DOT markings, placards, and labels .. 124. Motor vehicle Safety equipment, operation and maintenance.. 125. Servicing multi-piece and single-piece rim wheels .. 127. Subpart G Gear and Equipment for Rigging and Materials Handling.. 128. Inspection .. 128. Ropes, chains and slings.. 128. Shackles and hooks .. 130. Chain falls and pull-lifts.. 131. Hoisting and hauling equipment.. 131. Use of gear .. 132. Qualifications of operators.. 134. Tables.. 135. Subpart H Tools and Related Equipment .. 139. General precautions.. 139. Portable electric tools.. 140. Hand tools.. 140. Abrasive wheels.. 141. Power actuated fastening tools.. 143. Internal combustion engines other than ship's equipment.