Governing Regulations
Confined spaces safety training for shipyard workers is regulated by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which oversees the safety of workers and workplaces in the United States.
The United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) publishes the rules and regulations of the U.S. government, including OSHA regulations.
This course covers 29 CFR §1915 Subpart B, "Confined Spaces and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment," which contains regulations governing work in confined and enclosed spaces and other dangerous atmospheres in shipyard employment, including vessels, vessel sections, and on land-side operations regardless of geographical location.