OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1918.97 24 times since 2015, against 18 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $21,848 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1918.97(e)(1) · 9 citations
(e) Life-rings. (1) The employer shall ensure that there is in the vicinity of each vessel being worked at least one U.S. Coast Guard approved 30-inch (76.2 cm) life-ring with no less than 90 feet (27.43 m) of line attached, and at least one portable or permanent ladder that will reach from the top of the apron to the surface of the water.
1918.97(d)(1) · 4 citations
(d) Stretchers. (1) For each vessel being worked, at least one Stokes basket stretcher, or its equivalent, shall be available to be permanently equipped with bridles for attachment to the hoisting gear.
1918.97(d)(2) · 2 citations
(2) Stretchers shall be kept close to vessels and shall be positioned to avoid damage to the stretcher.
1918.97(d)(3) · 2 citations
(3) A blanket or other suitable covering shall be available.
1918.97(d)(7) · 2 citations
(7) Stretchers in permanent locations shall be mounted to prevent damage and be protected from the elements if located out-of-doors. If concealed from view, enclosures shall be marked to indicate the location of the lifesaving equipment.
1918.97(b) · 1 citations
(b) First aid. A first aid kit shall be available at or near each vessel being worked. At least one person holding a valid first aid certificate, such as is issued by the Red Cross or other equivalent organization, shall be available to render first aid when work is in progress.
1918.97(c) · 1 citations
(c) First aid kits. First aid kits shall be weatherproof and shall contain individual sealed packages for each item that must be kept sterile. The contents of each kit shall be determined by a person certified in first aid and cognizant of the hazards found in marine cargo handling operations. The contents shall be checked at intervals that allow prompt replacement of expended items.
1918.97(d)(4) · 1 citations
(4) Stretchers shall have at least four sets of effective patient restraints in operable condition.
Industries cited most
- Transportation and Warehousing 18
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 2
- Manufacturing 2
- Wholesale Trade 2