Governing Regulations
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, is charged with the enforcement of safety and health conditions of workers through the use of regulations published in the Code of Federal Regulations. OSHA standards are published in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Part 1915 Subpart P, "Fire Protection in Shipyard Employment," which contains regulations governing the duty of employers to protect all employees from fire hazards in shipyard employment, including employees engaged in fire response activities.
