Shipyard Tools and Equipment
Online Training Certification Course
29 CFR Part 1910 Subpart P, 1915 Subpart H
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When not used properly or poorly maintained, shipyard tools and equipment can be hazardous. Not having the right equipment available for the task at hand is one type of hazard. Taking shortcuts to save time and effort is another. Whenever a worker uses tools and equipment in an unapproved manner, any in-place safeguards are rendered ineffective.
Workers can significantly reduce the risk of injuring themselves if they simply heed the regulations set forth by OSHA regarding the selection, use, and care of tools and equipment in shipyards.
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This course presents an overview of the types of tools and equipment used by shipyards workers and how to stay safe while using them. Shipyards are the heart of the maritime industry. These workplaces are the main locations in which ships are built, repaired, and broken down. All shipyards around the country require employees to engage in welding, cutting, machining, plumbing, rigging, painting, and an assortment of other tasks. To complete these tasks, workers must use various types of tools and equipment.Employees who understand the dangers of each tool or piece of equipment they might use can significantly reduce the risk of injuring themselves while job operations are underway. OSHA has set strict guidelines and regulations regarding the use of tools and equipment in shipyards.
Case Study: An engine room crew member was dismantling a vessel's steering motor coupling chain using a set of pliers. Although he was wearing most of the PPE required for the task at hand, he was not wearing an appropriate form of eye protection.
He gripped the locking split pin with the pliers and pulled to extract it. The plier jaw slipped off the pin and hit the crew member's eye. He sustained a serious injury and had to be disembarked ashore for professional medical treatment.
Key Takeaway: In this incident, the engine room crew member had pulled the pliers sideways rather than in-line with the tool. This decision meant that the pliers' serrated teeth could not effectively grip the pin, so the force applied sent it in a trajectory right to his eye. Had he been wearing proper eye protection such as safety goggles or glasses, he could have avoided this injury even if the split pin had flown toward him.
Remember, no matter how simple a task seems, workers must use appropriate PPE and use hand tools correctly.
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Governing Regulations
This course covers 29 CFR §1910 Subpart P, "Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Other Hand Tools," 29 CFR §1915 Subpart H, "Tools and Related Equipment," and 29 CFR §1926 Subpart I, "Tools-Hand and Power," which contain regulations governing the tools and equipment utilized in shipyards.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Shipyard Tools and Equipment
- Key Terms
- Tool and Equipment Related Worker Injury and Fatality Statistics
- Overview of Applicable Regulations
- Employer Responsibilities
- Employee Rights
- Safety Controls
- Hand Tools
- Dangers of Hand Tools
- Selection of Hand Tools
- Use of Hand Tools
- Use of PPE
- Portable Powered Tools
- Dangers of Portable Powered Tools
- Safe Handling of Portable Powered Tools
- Guarding of Portable Powered Tools
- Electric Power-Operated Tools
- Fuel-Powered Tools
- Pneumatic Tools
- Hydraulic Power Tools
- Powder-Actuated Tools
- Abrasive Wheels
- Types of Machines That Use Abrasive Wheels
- Types of Abrasive Wheels
- Dangers of Abrasive Wheels
- Inspection of Abrasive Wheels
- Guarding of Abrasive Wheels
- Design Requirements for Abrasive Wheel Guards
- Use of Work Rests
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment
- Internal Combustion Engines (Other Than Ship's Equipment)
- Dangers of Internal Combustion Engines
- Preventing Engines from Becoming Ignition Sources
- Ventilation Requirements
- Inspection Requirements
- Carbon Monoxide Testing
- Summary
- Additional Resources
- Exam
It will take a MINIMUM of 2 hours to complete this online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.
We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course. Likewise, if you are purchasing for others, we have no time limit on assigning courses, so you can purchase a larger quantity than you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.
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.
Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.
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