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OSHA
OSHA Shipyard Employment eTool
This online learning tool helps shipyards and employees understand risks involved in shipyard employment. The graphics provide general awareness and support regulatory compliance. The graphics in this tool walk step by step through various situations likely be encountered.
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NFPA Certified Marine Chemist Program
An NFPA certified marine chemist has met the standards set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in the field of marine chemistry. This certification indicates that the individual is skilled in assessing the hazards associated with marine environments, particularly concerning the safe handling of hazardous materials, fire risk mitigation and atmospheric monitoring. Marine chemists evaluate the safety of vessels and marine facilities, conduct testing and analysis of substances onboard, and provide recommendations to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
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NFPA 306 Standard for the Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels
This standard provides guidelines for the safe handling and control of flammable gases and vapors on vessels.
The primary objective of NFPA 306 is to minimize the risk of fire and explosion in marine environments by establishing safety protocols and procedures. It addresses various aspects of gas hazard management, including the classification of areas on vessels, ventilation requirements, and the use of protective equipment.
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Occupational Health and Safety Standards for Shipyard Employment 29 CFR 1915
These standards have been codified into the Federal Code to provide the health and safety regulatory frame work for shipyard employment. In addition to hot work and confined space regulations that most closely pertain to Marine Chemists these regulations set forth regulations for many aspects of safe shipyard operation. Subpart B Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment, Subpart D Welding, Cutting and Heating and Subpart P Fire Protection contain the regulations most pertinent to Marine Chemists.