Other Important Regulations

Other important regulations may also apply to hot work in maritime environments, as follows:

State Regulations: OSHA encourages states to develop their own workplace safety regulations, and 26 states have developed their own plans. In most cases, however, states with their own plans have not chosen to cover maritime employers and employees. In these states, federal OSHA rules apply to all maritime workplaces, with the exception of those under the jurisdiction of state and local government. Four of the 26 states with state plans - California, Minnesota, Vermont, and Washington - have included coverage under their state plans for employees of private-sector onshore maritime operators. While this course does not address state or local rules, it is important that you know them. More information can be found online at www.osha.gov.

International Regulations: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) publishes the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code to aid compliance with the international legal requirements of the 1960 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea. The IMDG Code list of dangerous goods can aid in understanding flammable, explosive, or other goods that may pose hazards during hot work situations. Maritime employers and employees who may come into contact with such dangerous goods should be aware of the IMDG Code. Learn more at www.imo.org.

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