Water

Washington — OSHA has revoked its standard on open fires in marine terminals. In a final rule published April 28, OSHA says that when it...

Washington — OSHA is revoking its standard on house falls in marine terminals. According to 1917.2, house falls are “spans and supporting members, winches, blocks,...

Tumwater, WA — Drayage truck drivers, stevedores and longshore workers in or on a Washington state-based port or rail yard property must be given...

Washington — Maritime industry employers can bolster worker safety and health by prohibiting alcohol and strengthening testing and mental health support systems, according to...

Washington — Leading House Education and Workforce Committee Republicans are calling on the Government Accountability Office to review hearing loss causes in the longshoring industry, saying many employers believe they’re compensating workers for cases that aren’t work-related.

Arendal, Norway — Deaths among seafaring workers rose 25% between 2022 and 2024 compared with 2019-2021, and suicides among crew last year exceeded the number of fatal incidents, a new report shows.

Washington — The National Transportation Safety Board has published 10 safety recommendations “all mariners should consider,” stemming from its investigations completed last year.

Bootle, England — Responding to an uptick of incidents involving attendant ships colliding with offshore oil and gas and renewable energy structures, Great Britain’s Health and Safety Executive has issued a safety advisory.

Washington — OSHA is seeking nominations for membership on its Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.

Atlanta — OSHA’s Atlanta regional office recently renewed a pair of Regional Emphasis Programs.