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USA-1995-R-40208
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Title_of_text
Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment Rule (29 CFR Part 1915)
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
United States of America
Subjects (Classification)
Protection in certain sectors of economic activity
Adopted on (Date of text)
1995-03-15
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Provides for the order of testing before employees may enter a confined or enclosed space or other dangerous atmosphere. Sets out the circumstances when flammable atmospheres must be maintained above the upper explosive limit during installation of ventilation or rescue, and specifies the limited locations and conditions where hot work may be performed without first being certified by a Marine Chemist.
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
1995-03-16
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Amended Text region
Amended text(s)
1970 (USA-1970-R-96856)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labour Regulations (29 CFR, Subtitle B, Chapter XVII, §1900-1999).
Serial region
Serial title
Federal Register
Date
1995-03-16
Volume
Vol. 60
Number
No. 51
Page range
pp. 14218-14220
ISBN
0097-6326