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29 CFR 1915.12: Precautions and the order of testing before entering confined and enclosed spaces and other dangerous atmospheres

Subpart B—Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment

100citations since 2015
47employers cited
83%serious, willful or repeat
$960median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1915.12 100 times since 2015, against 47 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $427,088 at their current amounts.

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The parts of the rule cited most

1915.12(d)(1) · 15 citations

(d) Training of employees entering confined and enclosed spaces or other dangerous atmospheres. (1) The employer shall ensure that each employee that enters a confined or enclosed space and other areas with dangerous atmospheres is trained to perform all required duties safely.

1915.12(e) · 14 citations

(e) Rescue teams. The employer shall either establish a shipyard rescue team or arrange for an outside rescue team which will respond promptly to a request for rescue service.

1915.12(b)(1)(ii) · 11 citations

(ii) Tested by a competent person prior to entry by an employee to determine the concentration of flammable vapors and gases within the space.

1915.12(d)(5) · 10 citations

(5) The employer shall certify that the training required by paragraphs (d)(1) through (d)(4) of this section has been accomplished.

1915.12(c)(1)(ii) · 7 citations

(ii) Tested by a competent person prior to initial entry by an employee to determine the air concentration of toxics, corrosives, or irritants within the space.

1915.12(a)(1)(ii) · 6 citations

(ii) Spaces and adjacent spaces that contain or have contained combustible or flammable liquids or gases;

1915.12(a)(1) · 4 citations

(a) Oxygen content. (1) The employer shall ensure that the following spaces are visually inspected and tested by a competent person to determine the atmosphere's oxygen content prior to initial entry into the space by an employee:

1915.12(b)(1)(i) · 4 citations

(i) Inspected visually by the competent person to determine the presence of combustible or flammable liquids; and

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  • Manufacturing 73
  • Construction 20
  • Transportation and Warehousing 6
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 1

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