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Shipyard Safety in Sewage Tank Cleaning
Introduction The cleaning and maintenance of sewage systems, known as Marine Sanitation Devices (MSDs) or Collection, Holding and Transfer Tanks (CHTs), on vessels is an important and [...]
OSHA Guidelines for Lone Workers in Shipyards
Introduction Working alone in isolated or confined spaces poses significant safety risks to employees in shipyard settings. Without regular contact or ability to monitor employees, inj [...]
Inoperable Semi-Automatic Twist Locks in Longshoring Operations
Semi-automatic twist locks (SATLs) are essential devices used to secure shipping containers during transport and hoisting operations when loading and unloading container vessels. Howev [...]
Eye Safety During Welding and Cutting Operations in Shipyards
Introduction Welding and cutting operations generate intense electromagnetic energy and heat that can severely damage workers' eyesight if not properly protected against. This optical [...]
Controlling Silica Dust Exposure from Handheld Power Saws
Silica dust poses a severe health risk to construction workers using handheld power saws to cut concrete, stone, and other silica-containing materials. This hazardous dust can cause ir [...]
Controlling Silica Dust Exposure from Handheld Grinders
The use of handheld grinders in construction work can generate extremely fine and hazardous silica dust particles that put workers at risk of lung damage and silicosis when inhaled ove [...]