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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)"Personal fall arrest systems (PFAS)"Title
"Personal fall arrest systems (PFAS)"
The criteria of this section apply to PFAS and their use. Effective January 1, 1998, body belts and non-locking snaphooks are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.htmlDescriptionThe criteria of this section apply to PFAS and their use. Effective January 1, 1998, body belts and non-locking snaphooks are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Specification, Regulation
- Hazard Type(s): Physical, Drowning
- PPE Type(s): Fall arrest systems, Harnesses
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)"Positioning device systems"Title
"Positioning device systems"
The criteria of this section apply to Positioning device systems and their use. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.htmlDescriptionThe criteria of this section apply to Positioning device systems and their use. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Regulation, Specification
- Hazard Type(s): Physical, Falls
- PPE Type(s): Fall arrest systems, Harnesses
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)"Shipyard, fire response"Title
"Shipyard, fire response"
This regulation states the requirements for fire response for shipyard employers and employees. This includes the response determination of action, response logs, and appropriate personal protective equipment. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.htmlDescriptionThis regulation states the requirements for fire response for shipyard employers and employees. This includes the response determination of action, response logs, and appropriate personal protective equipment. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Regulation
- Hazard Type(s): Physical, Flame and Thermal, Flammability and Fires
- PPE Type(s): Firefighter protective clothing, Harnesses, Respirators, General
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)"Marine terminal, eye and face protection"Title
"Marine terminal, eye and face protection"
This regulations states the general requirements for eye and face protection at marine terminals for employees and employers. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye and/or face protection where there are exposures to eye and/or face hazards. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.htmlDescriptionThis regulations states the general requirements for eye and face protection at marine terminals for employees and employers. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye and/or face protection where there are exposures to eye and/or face hazards. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Regulation
- Hazard Type(s): Physical
- PPE Type(s): Eye-protectors, Face masks, Spectacles, faceshields, goggles, welding helmets
- SOC Occupation(s): 17-2120 Marine Engineers and Naval Architects, 17-2121 Architects, Marine, 17-2121 Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
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Reference(s):
- Incorporated by Reference: ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2015
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)"Respirator protection"Title
"Respirator protection"
This standard is used for respiratory protection regulations when effective engineering controls are not feasible, or while they are being instituted. This standard outlines the requirements of the employer to establishment and maintain a respiratory protection program, the requirements of a NIOSH certified respirator and various situational requirement details for marine terminals and is covered by 29 CFR 1910.134. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html.DescriptionThis standard is used for respiratory protection regulations when effective engineering controls are not feasible, or while they are being instituted. This standard outlines the requirements of the employer to establishment and maintain a respiratory protection program, the requirements of a NIOSH certified respirator and various situational requirement details for marine terminals and is covered by 29 CFR 1910.134. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html.
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Regulation
- Hazard Type(s): Inhalation
- PPE Type(s): Respirators, General
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)"Marine terminals, head protection"Title
"Marine terminals, head protection"
This regulations states the general requirements for head protection at marine terminals for employees and employers. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee wears a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.htmlDescriptionThis regulations states the general requirements for head protection at marine terminals for employees and employers. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee wears a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Regulation
- Hazard Type(s): Physical
- PPE Type(s): Headgear, Helmet, Industrial helmets
- SOC Occupation(s): 17-2120 Marine Engineers and Naval Architects, 17-2121 Designers, Marine Structural, 53-5010 Sailors and Marine Oilers, 53-5011 Able Seamen
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Reference(s):
- Incorporated by Reference: ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)"Marine terminals, foot protection"Title
"Marine terminals, foot protection"
This regulation states the general requirements for foot protection at marine terminals for employees and employers. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee wears protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects or objects piercing the sole. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.htmlDescriptionThis regulation states the general requirements for foot protection at marine terminals for employees and employers. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee wears protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects or objects piercing the sole. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Regulation
- Hazard Type(s): Physical
- PPE Type(s): Footwear, general
- SOC Occupation(s): 17-2121 Architects, Marine, 17-2121 Engineers, Marine, 53-5010 Sailors and Marine Oilers, 53-5011 Merchant Mariners
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Reference(s):
- Incorporated by Reference: ANSI Z41, ASTM F2412 - 11, ASTM F2413 - 11
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)"Other protective measures"Title
"Other protective measures"
Employees performing work that requires special protective clothing shall be directed by the employer to wear the necessary special protective clothing. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.htmlDescriptionEmployees performing work that requires special protective clothing shall be directed by the employer to wear the necessary special protective clothing. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Regulation, Guide
- Hazard Type(s): Physical, Chemical, Abrasive
- PPE Type(s): Environmental protective clothing, Physical protective clothing
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)"Payment for protective equipment"Title
"Payment for protective equipment"
Except as provided by paragraphs (b) through (f) of this section, the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, shall be provided by the employer at no cost to employees. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.htmlDescriptionExcept as provided by paragraphs (b) through (f) of this section, the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, shall be provided by the employer at no cost to employees. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Guide, Regulation
- Hazard Type(s): Chemical, Physical, Abrasive, Inhalation
- PPE Type(s): Environmental protective clothing, Physical protective clothing
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)"Longshoring, eye and face protection"Title
"Longshoring, eye and face protection"
This regulation states the general requirements for eye and face protection during longshoring for employees and employers. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.htmlDescriptionThis regulation states the general requirements for eye and face protection during longshoring for employees and employers. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Regulation
- Hazard Type(s): Physical
- PPE Type(s): Eye-protectors, Face masks, Spectacles, faceshields, goggles, welding helmets
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Reference(s):
- Incorporated by Reference: ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2015
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