Drilling down from our previous article on what OSHA Fall Protection is, let’s take a look now at OSHA Maritime Fall Protection as it specifically relates to hazards in the maritime industry. Maritime workers involved in ship repairing and shipbuilding often carry out...
OSHA fall protection is not just a safety measure, but a provision that is required to protect workers especially in trades where they spend most of their time on areas such as elevated working platforms, overhead beams or trenches. Did you know that falls are among...
Maintenance, remodeling, or modernization of military vessels are considered high risk operations because of the many dangers that are bound to be encountered by the workers involved in working in confined spaces. These areas are located inside ships, offshore...
The unforgiving nature of the sea demands vigilance. In 2022 alone, there were over 2615 safety incidents reported involving vessels larger than 100 gross tons – a stark reminder of the ever-present risks faced by those who work on and off the water for ship...
When it comes to heat illness, employers have a critical duty, as highlighted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Extreme heat leads to numerous fatalities and thousands of heat-related illnesses among workers each year. Between 1992 and 2017,...
