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Shipyard Confined Spaces
Online Training Certificate Course
OSHA 29 CFR 1915 Subpart B
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Many shipyards feature a wide variety of confined and enclosed spaces, which are some of the most dangerous work environments. These spaces can contain hazardous atmospheric conditions, such as high or low oxygen content. In an oxygen-deficient environment, workers are at a higher risk of asphyxiation. Confined and enclosed spaces can also contain flammable vapors and gasses, as well as toxic, irritant, or corrosive residues.
By understanding the appropriate safety regulations, you will be able to drastically reduce the chance of causing harm to yourself or others in confined spaces, enclosed spaces, and other dangerous atmospheres present in a shipyard. Shipyard workers must be trained to recognize confined and enclosed space dangers and implement appropriate safety measures to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
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This course presents an overview of OSHA's safety regulations for confined spaces, enclosed spaces, and other dangerous atmospheres in shipyards. In particular, this course highlights the role of employers and employees in protecting shipyard workers from the hazards of working in confined and enclosed spaces and other dangerous atmospheres in shipyard employment. This includes vessels, vessel sections, and land-side operations regardless of geographic location.
Case Study: In February 2017, two shipyard employees were tasked with securing a generator in place on a vessel. They used a cordless, battery-operated drill to tighten the bolts into place. When doing so, a spark occurred. The spark ignited a flash fire, which engulfed the two workers in flames. The two workers were hospitalized and treated for first-, second-, and third-degree burns.
Key Takeaway: It is extremely important to understand the atmospheric conditions of the space in which the cold work is being performed. In this case, the two workers used a battery-operated piece of equipment in an atmosphere that was highly flammable. One spark was all it took to engulf the workers in fire, resulting in severe burns to their skin.
When performing cold work or cleaning tasks, always test the atmospheric conditions of the space before entry and during work. Remember the temperature, volatility of the residues, and other existing conditions in and about the spaces should be considered in determining the frequency of testing to ensure the atmospheric conditions of the space are safe.
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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.
What You'll Learn
Introduction to Confined Spaces, Enclosed Spaces, and Other Dangerous Atmospheres Safety Training Course for Shipyard Workers
- Key Terms
- Causes of Fatalities in Confined Spaces, Enclosed Spaces, and Other Dangerous Atmospheres
Overview of OSHA Regulations
- Employer Responsibilities
- Employer Duty to Train Employees Prior to Entry – 1915.12
- Exchanging Hazard Information between Employers
- Employee Rights
- Safety Controls
Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Safe Working Conditions – 1915.12 & 1915.15
- Role of Competent Persons in Testing and Inspection of Spaces
- Atmospheric Testing – 1915.12
- Inspection and Testing of Atmospheric Oxygen Content
- Inspection and Testing of Atmospheric Content
- Inspection and Testing of Flammable Atmospheres
- Inspection and Testing of Toxic, Corrosive, Irritant, or Fumigated Atmospheres and Residues
- Alteration of Existing Conditions
- Tests to Maintain or Change Certification Issued by a Marine Chemist or Coast Guard Authorized Person
- Tests to Maintain or Change a Competent Person's Findings
Warning Signs and Labels – 1915.16
- Employee Warning Sign and Label Comprehension and Posting Requirements
- Warning Labels for Oxygen-Deficient or Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres
- Warning Labels for Flammable Atmospheres
- Warning Labels for Toxic, Corrosive, Irritant, or Fumigated Atmospheres and Residues
Cleaning and Other Cold Work – 1915.13
- Requirements for Performing Cleaning or Cold Work
- Testing of Spaces Prior to Performing Cleaning and Other Cold Work
- Equipment Requirements for Cleaning and Other Cold Work
Hot Work – 1915.14
- Required Hot Work Testing by Marine Chemist or Coast Guard Authorized Person
- Required Hot Work Testing by a Competent Person
- Hot Work Inspection Requirements for Tank Vessels, Passenger Vessels, and Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels
- Vessel Inspection Procedures
Rescue Teams – 1915.12 (d), (e), (f)
- Shipyard Rescue Teams
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Exam
Our online courses will take at least 2 hours to complete, including the final exam, unless a different timeframe is specified in the course details. The learner may log on and off as needed. When they log back in, the course will return to where they left off.
Unless otherwise indicated in the course details, learners have 60 days from the date of enrollment to complete the course. During this time, participants can log out and back in to return to where they left off in the course. The only exception is the final exam, which must be completed in a single sitting.
Learners who do not complete the course within 60 days will have their enrollment disabled and not be eligible for a refund. Please review our Terms & Conditions for details.
Retraining is required when: (1) supervision and inspections indicate that the employee is not following safety-related work practices; (2) new technology, new types of equipment, or changes in procedures necessitate the use of safety-related work practices that are different from those the employee would normally use; or (3) the employee must use safety procedures that are not normally used in his or her regular job duties. OSHA considers tasks that an employee performs less often than once a year as triggering the requirement for retraining.
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