Regulations & Standards

OSHA is an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act), OSHA is charged with the enforcement of safety and health conditions of workers through the use of regulations and by providing for research, information, education, and training. OSHA regulations are published in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 1915 for Shipyard, Part 1917 for Marine Terminals, and Part 1918 for Longshoring.

The following OSHA regulations are applicable to chemical hazards and toxic substances in the maritime industry:

• 29 CFR 1915 - Shipyard
  • 29 CFR 1915 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances
• 29 CFR 1917 - Marine Terminals
  • 29 CFR 1917.22-25 - Hazardous Cargo
  • 29 CFR 1917.28 - Hazard Communication
  • 29 CFR 1917.152-153 - Welding, Cutting, and Heating
• 29 CFR 1918 - Longshoring
  • 29 CFR 1918.90 - Hazard Communication
  • 29 CFR 1918.93 - Hazardous Atmospheres and Substances
  • 29 CFR 1918.94 - Ventilation and Atmospheric Conditions

To learn more about Shipyard Chemical Hazards visit our Shipyard Chemical Hazards & Toxic Substances Online Training web page.