BUSINESS ACCOUNTS
Shipyard Machinery and Piping Systems Safety
Online Training Certification Course
29 CFR Part 1915 Subpart J
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Case Study: A worker was attempting to crawl feet-first out of a bin through a hydraulic gate when his body came into contact with the electronic eye of the machine. This activated the hydraulic gate, which lowered onto the worker's neck, killing him instantly.
According to the employer, the gate's hydraulic valve was in an open position at the time the incident occurred, despite being shut off earlier that day. After further investigation, it was discovered that the employer had no lockout tags-plus procedures in place.
Key Takeaway: OSHA regulations require proper safety procedures to prevent energization, startup, or release of hazardous energy. Even though the gate's hydraulic valve was shut off earlier that day, it was not properly locked out or tagged to prevent the machine from starting up unexpectedly. An effective lockout tags-plus program, with proper training, could have prevented this tragic accident.
Governing Regulations
This course covers 29 CFR §1915 Subpart J "Ship's Machinery and Piping Systems," which contains regulations governing boilers, piping systems, propulsion machinery, and deck machinery for shipyard vessels. The course also touches on additional regulations such as 29 CFR §1917 "Marine Terminals," and 29 CFR §1918 "Safety and Health Regulations for Longshoring." These regulations detail safety precautions, procedures, and requirements for various deck machinery serviced in shipyards.
What You'll Learn
Introduction to Shipyard Machinery and Piping Systems Safety
- Key Terms
- Machinery and Piping System Injury and Fatality Statistics
Overview of Applicable Regulation
- Employer Responsibilities
- Employee Rights
- Safety Controls
Confined Spaces, Enclosed Spaces, and Dangerous Atmospheres
- Atmospheric Testing
- Atmospheric Monitoring
- Oxygen-Enriched vs. Oxygen-Deficient Atmospheres
- Flammable Atmospheres
- Toxic, Corrosive, Irritant, Corrosive, or Fumigated Atmospheres
- Rescue Teams
Lockout Tags-Plus for Ship Machinery and Piping Systems
- Lockout
- Tag Out and Tags-Plus
- Lockout Tags-Plus System Removal During Testing
- Removal of Lockout Tags-Plus System Procedures
- Startup Procedures
Machine Guarding
- Fundamentals of Machinery
- Other Types of Safeguarding
- Guards
- Machine Guarding Requirements
- Safety Devices
Marine Boilers
- Type of Marine Boilers
- Steam Safety Systems
- Water Safety Systems
- Fuel Safety Systems
- Safety Procedures for Servicing Marine Boilers
Piping Systems
- Piping Systems on Ships
- Safety Procedures for Servicing Piping Systems
Propulsion Machinery
- Types of Propulsion Systems
- Safety Procedures for Servicing Jacking Gears
- Safety Procedures for Servicing Propellors
Deck Machinery
- Types of Deck Machinery
- Cranes
- Crane Loading and Unloading
- Cargo Hatches
- Cargo Winches
- Anchors
- Mooring Winches
- Anchor Windlasses
- Gangways
Summary
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Exam
Most of our courses take about two (2) hours to complete. If a final exam is included, you should plan for an additional 30 minutes. Courses that require additional training time will clearly state that in the course title or description.
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Retraining is required when: (1) supervision and inspections indicate that the employee is not followingsafety-related work practices; (2) new technology, new types of equipment, or changes in proceduresnecessitate the use of safety-related work practices that are different from those the employee wouldnormally use; or (3) the employee must use safety procedures that are not normally used in his or herregular job duties. OSHA considers tasks that an employee performs less often than once a year as triggering the requirementfor retraining.
