CPL 02-01-055 - Marine Cargo Gear Standard and 29 CFR 1919 Certification

This instruction provides guidance concerning OSHA’s policy and procedures pertaining to maritime cargo gear certification (29 CFR Part 1917, Marine Terminals Standards) to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) national, regional and area offices, along with interested industry groups, State programs, and federal agencies. 

In North Carolina, the OSH Division has authority to cite employers engaged in public sector marine terminal operations. The U.S. Coast Guard regulations do not preempt the OSH Division from citing these employers, however on inspected vessels, the OSH Division has no authority to cite the owner or operator of the vessel with respect to any working conditions of seamen (crew members), regardless of the work they are performing. Note: The OSH Division does not have enforcement jurisdiction for the longshoring standards.

Also reference the Field Operations Manual Chapter 18 - Maritime Inspection Procedures which provides compliance guidance and reference documents specific to maritime inspections conducted by the OSH Division. Additional resources and information can be found on the safety and health topic pages.