Maritime Advisory Committee For Occupational Safety And Health News

The maritime industry accounts for more than 90% of global trade and employs over 3 million people in the United States, and like other modes of transportation, our industry encounters unique risks. Waterfront workers are exposed to various hazards such as heavy machinery, hazardous substances, extreme weather and long hours. If not properly managed, these hazards can result in serious injuries, illnesses and even fatalities. That is why ensuring the safety of waterfront workers is a top priority for all of us who work in the maritime industry.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking applicants for membership on the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH). MACOSH advises OSHA on matters relevant to the safety and health of covered workers employed in the maritime sector.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is holding an open meeting of the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH) and its workgroups in Washington on Nov. 27 and 28, 2007. The workgroups will meet on Nov. 27, and MACOSH will meet on Nov. 28. Both meetings will be at the U.S. Department of Labor, Frances Perkins Office Building, 200 Constitution Ave., Washington, D.C., 20210. The 15-person committee advises the Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA on issues relating to occupational safety and health in maritime industries. The committee has five workgroups: health, longshoring, cranes and falls, shipyards, and outreach and safety culture.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a new guidance document, Traffic Safety in Marine Terminals, to help the maritime industry avoid traffic accidents and prevent or reduce work-related fatalities and injuries. The guidance document was recommended by the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health in March, 2004. It is not a standard or regulation and it carries no new legal obligations. Rather, it focuses on the factors that contribute to traffic related injuries and identifies measures to prevent them, such as safety checks, vehicle selection and maintenance, traffic controls, safe operation of vehicles, and safe driving techniques.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a new guidance document, Traffic Safety in Marine Terminals , to help the maritime industry avoid traffic accidents and prevent or reduce work-related fatalities and injuries. Committee for Occupational Safety and Health in March, 2004. standard or regulation and it carries no new legal obligations. and safe driving techniques. incidents.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is holding an open meeting of the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH) and its workgroups in Oakland, Calif., July 31 and Aug. The workgroups will meet on July 31 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. MACOSH will meet on Aug. 1 from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Oakland, Calif., 94612. and health in maritime industries. Falls, Shipyards, and Outreach and Safety Culture. requirements guidance products, and industry pocket guides. Wallis, acting director, Office of Maritime, U.S. phone: (202) 693-2086. meeting should contact Vanessa L. July 20, 2007, to obtain appropriate accommodations.

Baltimore, Md., Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 7-8. The committee will meet from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and III rooms Feb. 7 and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. room Feb. Baltimore, Md., 21202. and health in the maritime industries. submitted to Vanessa Welch, Office of Maritime, U.S. Room N3622, 200 Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. than Jan. 31. of the presentation. Chairperson as time permits. contact Ms. Welch at 202-693-2086 no later than Jan. appropriate accommodations. Notice of the MACOSH meeting is expected to appear in the Jan. Federal Register.