Overview24-Hour Worker Course

Susan Harwood Grant Number SH-17820-08-60-F-23

DisclaimerThis material was produced under grant number SH-

17820-08-60-F-23 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or polices of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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Photograph CreditsThe photographs utilized in this training

program are courtesy of Doug Feil and Joseph Hilliard.

A special THANK YOU is extended to C.J. Mire, ESCO Marine, and Benny Ramirez, Marine Metals Inc, for their valuable time and allowing photos for the OSHA Susan Harwood shipbreaking project.

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This module provides information regarding training delivery:Instructor and participant introductions Classroom safety issues:

Emergency notification systemEvacuation routesShelteringAccountability assembly pointsEmergency contact numbers

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Provide personnel with knowledge and information to work safety. This will be accomplished by providing training on:

Current best safe practices in the workplaceUnderstanding the hazards that exist within the

workplace and protecting from contactActive worker discussion during the trainingUnderstanding the Operational Plans for the

facilityGuidelines for a workplace Safety and Health

Program (SHP)Understanding the Shipboard Emergency Action

Plans and hazard assessments PPE Selection Guide

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This training has been developed for, but not limited to:

ManagersSupervisorsForemenWorkersResponders

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Module 1:Introduction to Shipbreaking

Figure 1 Liberty ship arriving in Brownsville, TX

1.1 Pre-planning & hazard assessment

1.2 Types of vessels1.3 Emergency action

plans1.4 Gangways &

signage

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Module 2:General Working Conditions

Figure 2 Steel stacked in yard

2.1 Housekeeping & slips, trips, and falls

2.2 Working surfaces2.3 Ladders /

stairways2.4 Egress

procedures & evacuation procedures

2.5 Confined space entry

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Module 3:PPE

Figure 3 Personnel respirators and fall protection

3.1 Hazard assessment

3.2 PPE selection3.3 Training3.4 Cleaning,

maintenance, & replacement

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Module 4:Heavy Equipment & Material Moving

Figure 4 Double cranes working in slip

4.1 Hoisting, emergency, Inspection

4.2 Winch rigging, cable, hooks, & clamps

4.3 Personnel hoist & platforms

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Module 5:Fire Protection

Figure 5 Smoke after hot work on double bottom hull

5.1 Fire response5.2 Fire watches5.3 Hotwork

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Module 6:Workplace & Chemical Hazards

Figure 6 Illegal shipbreaking in Port Isabel, TX

6.1 Asbestos6.2 Lead6.3 Mercury6.4 PCB’s6.5 Cadmium

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Participants will be able to:Explain the need for pre planning to ensure worker

safety when a vessel comes into portIdentify general working conditions that present

hazards in the workplaceExplain the purpose of personal protective

equipment (PPE)Identify the different hazards that exist in over the

water operations compared to on land operationsList some safety considerations for rigging and

hoisting Describe some ways to eliminate fires on board a

vesselName some chemicals that present health hazards

in the workplace

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