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Shipyard Marine Terminal Operations
Online Training Certificate Course
29 CFR 1917 Subpart B
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Marine terminals are high traffic, dynamic environments that present a wide variety of hazards to workers. These hazards should be taken seriously, as they can lead to serious workplace injuries. By adhering to the safety regulations set forth by OSHA, workers will be able to not only understand how to identify the hazards present in marine terminals but also how to mitigate them.
Marine terminals are stops or stations in a port where cargo loading and unloading takes place. These workplace activities require a variety of loading equipment, knowledge of techniques for lifting and stowing cargo, and the proper handling of hazardous materials.
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This course presents an overview of the safety precautions, procedures, and requirements that must be followed by workers in marine terminals to lessen the risk of injuries, illnesses, or even death occurring.
It is important for employees to understand the dangers of marine terminal operations, such as using dangerous machinery, handling heavy or hazardous cargo, or working around railroads, and how to mitigate them.
Case Study: A vessel was in port, undergoing cargo operations. One of the ship's seamen decided to grease the hatch landing pads around an open cargo hold while the stevedores stopped work for a shift change. The chief mate and the bosun were not advised this task was being performed.
According to the ship's crew, this task was normally carried out using an extended handle roller, so that work could be performed from the walkway. However, the seaman diverted from this method, instead applying grease to areas of the hatch coaming that he would be walking over.
As he was greasing the hatch coaming, the seaman suddenly slipped. He fell about 28 feet (8.5 m) and landed on top of a container in the cargo hold. He was admitted to the local hospital where he received medical attention.
Key Takeaway: Slippery conditions are one of the main hazards of walking-working surfaces that result in worker slips, trips, and falls. According to OSHA regulations, employers are required to eliminate, to the extent possible, conditions causing slippery working and walking surfaces in immediate work areas used by employees.
In this incident, the seamen did not appropriately identify and mitigate the risk of greasing a walking-working surface. This action caused him to create a slippery surface that ultimately caused him to slip, fall, and sustain injuries that could have otherwise been avoided.
Governing Regulations
OSHA standards (also called regulations) are published in Title 29 of the CFR and are divided into separate standards for general industry, construction, and maritime.
This course covers 29 CFR §1917 Subpart B, "Marine Terminal Operations," which contains regulations governing the safety precautions and procedures that must be adhered to when working in marine terminals.
What You'll Learn
Introduction to Shipyard Marine Terminal Operations
- Key Terms
- Injury, Illness, and Death Statistics for Marine Terminals
Overview of Applicable Regulations
- Employer Responsibilities
- Employee Rights
- Safety Controls
Marine Terminal Personnel Qualifications
- Machinery Operator Qualifications
- Employee Medical Qualifications
- Supervisor Qualifications
First Aid and Emergency Action Plan
- Life-Saving Facilities
- First Aid Kits
- Stretchers
- Personal Flotation Devices
- Life Rings
- Emergency Action Plan Requirements
- Emergency Action Plan Training
- Elements of an Emergency Action Plan
- Emergency Communication and Evacuation
Hazardous Atmospheres and Substances
- Determination of Hazards
- Entry Requirements for Hazardous Atmospheres
- Carbon Monoxide Exposure Limits
- Carbon Monoxide Testing and Records
- Entry and Testing of Atmospheres That Contain Fumigants, Pesticides, Insecticides, and Hazardous Preservatives
- Asbestos Spills and Leaks
Walking-Working Surfaces
- Housekeeping for Walking-Working Surface
- Means of Access
- Slippery Conditions
- Illumination
Cargo Handling
- Slinging
- Cargo Sling Requirements
- Coopering
- Log Handling
- Line Handling
- Cargo and Pallet Stacking
- Cargo Handling Communications
Hazardous Cargo
- Hazardous Cargo Handling
- Hazardous Cargo Clean Up
- Hazardous Cargo Markings, Placards, and Labels
Railroad Facilities
- Personnel Safety Precautions When Working in or Around Railroad Facilities
- Movement of Barges and Railcars
- Opening and Closing Railcar Doors
- Railcar Maintenance and Repairs
- Warning Signs
Summary
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Exam
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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 procedures necessitate 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.
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