OSHA 10 Maritime flashcards

32 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.

OSH Act Section 5(a)(1)

The General Duty Clause: each employer must furnish a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm when no specific OSHA standard applies to the hazard.

OSHA maritime standards parts

29 CFR 1915 governs shipyard employment, 29 CFR 1917 governs marine terminals, and 29 CFR 1918 governs longshoring; 1910 and 1926 fill gaps not addressed by these parts.

Section 4(b)(1) limitation

Provision stating OSHA does not assert authority over working conditions where another federal agency, such as the U.S. Coast Guard for vessel operations, exercises statutory authority.

OSHA inspection priority order

Imminent danger first, then fatalities and catastrophes, then employee complaints, then programmed inspections of targeted industries, and finally follow-up inspections.

Fatality reporting deadline

Employers must report a work-related fatality to OSHA within 8 hours and any in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye within 24 hours.

OSHA Form 300A posting

Annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses that must be posted in the establishment from February 1 through April 30 of the following year.

Recording criteria threshold

A case is recordable if it causes death, days away, restricted work, medical treatment beyond first aid, loss of consciousness, or significant injury diagnosed by a physician or licensed health care professional.

Section 11(c) retaliation protection

Protects employees from retaliation for filing safety complaints or participating in inspections; complaints generally must be filed within 30 days of the alleged retaliation.

State plan requirement

States may operate their own OSHA programs, but approved plans must cover private-sector workers and adopt standards at least as effective as federal OSHA standards.

OSHA consultation service

Free, confidential onsite advisory service for small employers, separate from enforcement; consultants do not issue citations but must refer serious hazards found to enforcement.

VPP and SHARP recognition

Voluntary Protection Programs and Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program recognize employers with exemplary safety management systems; SHARP targets small employers with comprehensive programs.

Employee walkaround right

An authorized employee representative may accompany the compliance officer during an inspection, and employees may speak privately with the inspector about hazards.

OSHA penalty adjustment

Penalties are set by statute and adjusted for inflation; willful and repeated violations carry higher maximums, and serious violations are assessed per violation.

Shipyard confined space testing

Before entry, test for oxygen (acceptable range 19.5 to 23.5 percent), flammables, and toxic contaminants; entry requires a permit, an attendant, and continuous or periodic monitoring.

Shipyard fall protection trigger

Under 29 CFR 1915, fall protection is required at 5 feet or more above a lower level, using guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems.

Shipyard lockout/tagout rule

29 CFR 1915.89 requires each authorized employee to apply a lock and tag to energy-isolating devices and verify de-energization before servicing machinery.

Portable ladder extension rule

Portable ladders must extend at least 36 inches above the landing, be secured against displacement, and be inspected before use; damaged ladders are removed from service.

Shipyard crane requirements

Load ratings must be posted, rigging inspected before each lift, suspended loads kept clear of employees, and operators qualified with designated signalpersons.

Marine terminal crane inspection

Container and rail-mounted cranes at marine terminals must be inspected and certified, with employees prohibited from riding loads or standing beneath suspended containers.

Longshoring gangway standard

Gangways must be at least 20 inches wide, fitted with stanchions and lifelines, and maintained in safe condition for access between vessel and shore.

Hot work permit

Required for welding, cutting, and other spark-producing work; requires removal or protection of combustibles, a fire watch, and inspection after work ends.

Compressed gas cylinder storage

Cylinders must be secured upright, valve protection caps in place, and oxygen separated from fuel gas by 20 feet or a fire-rated barrier.

Hazard communication program

Written program under 29 CFR 1910.1200 requiring labels, safety data sheets, and employee training for hazardous chemicals used in shipyards and terminals.

Respiratory protection program

Requires written procedures, medical evaluation, fit testing, training, and cartridge change schedules under 29 CFR 1910.134 for airborne hazards.

Hearing conservation program

Required when noise exposure reaches 85 dBA as an 8-hour time-weighted average; includes monitoring, audiometric testing, hearing protection, and training.

Maritime PPE hazard assessment

Employers must assess hazards and provide eye, face, head, foot, and hand protection; PPE is the last line of defense after engineering and administrative controls.

Shipyard scaffold inspection

Scaffolds must be erected, moved, or altered under supervision of a competent person and inspected before each work shift and after any event affecting structural integrity.

Longshoring cargo gear inspection

Cargo handling gear must be inspected before each use, with defective gear tagged out of service and removed from the work area.

Marine terminal traffic control

Marked traffic lanes, speed limits, and pedestrian walkways separate powered industrial trucks and cranes from workers in terminal cargo areas.

Powered industrial truck training

Operators must be trained and evaluated under 29 CFR 1910.178, with refresher training after accidents, near misses, or unsafe operation.

Bloodborne pathogens standard

29 CFR 1910.1030 requires exposure control plans, hepatitis B vaccination offers, PPE, and training for employees with occupational exposure to blood or body fluids.

Shipyard painting hazards

Coatings and solvents may contain flammable, toxic, or oxygen-displacing substances; ventilation, atmospheric monitoring, and PPE are required in enclosed spaces.