{"data":{"id":"us-va/16vac25-100-1915","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"16VAC25-100-1915","heading":"Federal Identical Shipyard Employment Standards (29 CFR 1915)","body":"The following Shipyard Employment Standards (29 CFR 1915 et seq.) are applicable in the Commonwealth of Virginia.\n\nThe regulations which have been published in the Virginia Register of Regulations are shown with the corresponding VR numbers on the table below.\n\nSince the Shipyard Employment Standards applicable in the Commonwealth are identical to the federal regulations and are available elsewhere, the Virginia Code Commission excluded the text of these regulations from the Virginia Administrative Code.\n\nFor a summary of the effect of amendments, the adoption of new regulations, the repeal of a regulation, or the stay of an effective date, and for a table of the VOSH terms equivalent to the federal terms of each regulation, see the Virginia Register volume and issue (VA.R.) following the effective date of the regulation.\n\nCFR Section\n\nVR Number\n\nTitle\n\nEffective Date of VA Reg\n\nEffective Date of Amendment\n\nShipyard Employment Standards:\n\n1915.4\n\nNone\n\nDefinitions\n\n3/1/03\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n1915.5\n\nNone\n\nIncorporation by Reference\n\n9/1/96\n\n(VA.R. 12:22)\n\n3/1/03\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n3/1/05\n\n(VA.R. 21:11)\n\n3/21/2007\n\n(VA.R. 23:12)\n\n4/15/10\n\n(VA.R. 26:13)\n\n12/1/2016\n\n(VA.R. 33:4)\n\n11/15/2019\n\n(VA.R. 36:4)\n\n1915.7\n\n425-02-183\n\nCompetent Person, General Provisions\n\n6/1/95\n\n1915.9\n\nNone\n\nCompliance Duties Owed to Each Employee\n\n7/15/09\n\n(VA.R. 25:20)\n\n1915.11-\n\n1915.16\n\n425-02-184\n\nConfined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres\n\n6/1/95\n\n7/1/95\n\n(1915.14, 1915.15 [Appendix A to Subpart B] amended)\n\n3/1/03\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n(Appendix A to Subpart B of 1915 amended)\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1915.32-\n\n1915.35\n\nNone\n\nSurface Preparation and Preservation\n\n9/1/96\n\n(VA.R. 12:22)\n\n(1915.35 amended)\n\n3/1/03\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n1915.51\n\nNone\n\nVentilation and protection in welding, cutting and heating\n\n3/1/03\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n1915.53\n\nNone\n\nWelding, cutting and heating in way of preservative coating\n\n3/1/03\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n1915.71-\n\n1915.75\n\nNone\n\nScaffolds or staging, ladders, guarding of deck openings and edges, access to vessels, dry docks and marine railways\n\n3/1/03\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n1915.77\n\nNone\n\nWork surfaces\n\n3/1/03\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n1915.80\n\nNone\n\nScope, application, definitions, and effective dates\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n11/15/2019\n\n(VA.R. 36:4)\n\n1915.81\n\nNone\n\nHousekeeping\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1915.82\n\nNone\n\nLighting\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1915.83\n\nNone\n\nUtilities\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1915.84\n\nNone\n\nWorking alone\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1915.85\n\nNone\n\nVessel radar and communication system\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1915.86\n\nNone\n\nLifeboats\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1915.87\n\nNone\n\nMedical services and first aid\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\nAppendix A to § 1987\n\nNone\n\nAppendix A to § 1987 - First Aid Kits and Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Mandatory)\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1915.88\n\nNone\n\nSanitation\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1915.89\n\nNone\n\nControl of hazardous energy (lockout/tags-plus)\n\n4/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\nAppendix A to § 1989\n\nNone\n\nAppendix A to § 1989 (Non-Mandatory) - Typical Minimal Lockout/Tags-Plus Procedures\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1915.90\n\nNone\n\nSafety color code for marking physical hazards\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1915.91\n\nNone\n\nAccident prevention signs and tags\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1915.92\n\nNone\n\nRetention of DOT markings, placards, and labels\n\n3/1/03\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1915.93\n\nNone\n\nMotor vehicle safety equipment, operation and maintenance\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1915.94\n\nNone\n\nServicing multi-piece and single-piece rim wheels\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1915.97\n\nNone\n\nHealth and Sanitation\n\n3/1/01\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n1915.100\n\n425-02-180\n\nRetention of DOT Markings, Placards, and Labels\n\n6/1/95\n\n1915.112\n\nNone\n\nRopes, chains and slings\n\n3/1/03\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1915.113\n\nNone\n\nShackles and hooks\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1915.115,\n\n1915.116\n\nNone\n\nHoisting and hauling equipment, use of gear\n\n3/1/03\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n1915.118\n\nNone\n\nTables\n\n3/1/03\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1915.120\n\nNone\n\nPowered Industrial Truck Operator Training\n\n8/15/99\n\n(VA.R. 15:21)\n\n1915.131\n\nNone\n\nGeneral Precautions\n\n3/1/03\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n1915.134,\n\n1915.135\n\nNone\n\nTools and Related Equipment\n\n9/1/96\n\n(VA.R. 12:22)\n\n(1915.134 amended)\n\n3/1/03\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n1915.151-\n\n1915.160\n\nNone\n\nPersonal Protective Equipment\n\n9/1/96\n\n(VA.R. 12:22)\n\n(1915.152 amended)\n\n12/15/96\n\n(VA.R. 13:4)\n\n3/1/03\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n6/1/08\n\n(VA.R. 24:16)\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n(1915.153 amended)\n\n4/15/10\n\n(VA.R. 26:13)\n\n12/1/2016\n\n(VA.R. 33:4)\n\n(1915.155 and 1915.156 amended)\n\n4/15/10\n\n(VA.R. 26:13)\n\n(1915.155 amended)\n\n1/1/2013\n\n(VA.R. 29:4)\n\n(1915.158 to 1915.160 [Appendices A and B to Subpart I] amended)\n\n3/1/03\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n1915.162\n\nNone\n\nShip's boilers\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1915.163\n\nNone\n\nShip's piping systems\n\n3/1/03\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1915.164\n\nNone\n\nShip's propulsion machinery\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1915.165\n\nNone\n\nShip's deck machinery\n\n3/1/03\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n1915.172\n\nNone\n\nPortable air receivers and other unfired pressure vessels\n\n3/1/03\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n1915.181\n\nNone\n\nElectrical circuits and distribution boards\n\n3/1/03\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n3/21/2007\n\n(VA.R. 23:12)\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1915.501-\n\n1915.509\n\nNone\n\nFire Protection in Shipyard Employment, General Industry Standards\n\n3/15/05\n\n(VA.R. 21:11)\n\n(1915.505 and 1915.507 amended)\n\n3/21/07\n\n(VA.R. 23:12)\n\n1915.1000\n\nAir Contaminants\n\n6/15/06\n\n(VA.R. 22:18)\n\n3/21/2007\n\n(VA.R. 23:12)\n\n9/15/2012\n\n(VA.R. 28:23)\n\n12/1/2016\n\n(VA.R. 33:4)\n\n5/15/2017\n\n(VA.R. 33:16)\n\n1915.1001\n\n425-02-178\n\nAsbestos\n\n5/1/95\n\n7/10/95\n\n3/1/96\n\n(VA.R. 12:9)\n\n3/1/03\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n7/15/09\n\n(VA.R. 25:20)\n\n11/15/2009\n\n(VA.R. 26:3\n\nErrata,\n\nVA.R. 26:7)\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\n1/1/13\n\n(VA.R. 29:4)\n\n11/15/2019\n\n(VA.R. 36:4)\n\n(1915.1001 (f)(5)(i) and (ii) amended; (g)(6)(iii) deleted)\n\n8/15/05\n\n(VA.R. 21:21)\n\n*The effective date for Subsections (g), (h), (k), (l), (m), and (o) was extended in 7/10/95\n\n12/15/96\n\n(VA.R. 13:4)\n\nAppendix C to 1915.1001\n\n3/1/03\n\n(VA.R. 19:9)\n\n1/15/12\n\n(VA.R. 28:6)\n\nAppendix D to 1915.1001\n\n11/15/2019\n\nVA.R. (36:4)\n\nAppendix E to 1915.1001\n\n11/15/2019\n\nVA.R. (36:4)\n\nAppendix I to 1915.1001\n\n11/15/2019\n\nVA.R. (36:4)\n\nAppendix K to 1915.1001\n\n6/15/2013\n\n(VA.R. 29:18)\n\n[(q) deleted]\n\n9/1/06\n\n(VA.R. 22:23)\n\n3/21/2007\n\n(VA.R. 23:12)\n\n1915.1002\n\nNone\n\nOccupational Exposure to Cool Tar Pitch Volatiles\n\n12/15/96\n\n(VA.R. 13:4)\n\n1915.1003,\n\n1915.1004,\n\n1915.1006-\n\n1915.1016\n\nNone\n\n9/1/96\n\n(VA.R. 12:22)\n\n12/15/96\n\n(VA.R. 13:4)\n\n1915.1017\n\nNone\n\nOccupational Exposure to Vinyl Chloride\n\n12/15/96\n\n(VA.R. 13:4)\n\n1915.1018\n\nNone\n\nOccupational Exposure to Inorganic Arsenic\n\n12/15/96\n\n(VA.R. 13:4)\n\n1915.1024\n\nBeryllium\n\n5/15/2017\n\n(VA.R. 33:16)\n\n1/7/2021\n\n(VA.R. 37:8)\n\n1915.1025\n\nNone\n\nOccupational Exposure to Lead\n\n12/15/96\n\n(VA.R. 13:4)\n\n1915.1026\n\nNone\n\nChromium (VI)\n\n6/15/06\n\n(VA.R. 22:18)\n\n7/15/09\n\n(VA.R. 25:20)\n\n11/15/10\n\n(VA.R. 27:2)\n\n1/1/2013\n\n(VA.R. 29:4)\n\n11/15/2019\n\nVA.R. (36:4)\n\n1915.1027\n\n425-02-98\n\nOccupational Exposure to Cadmium\n\n7/1/94\n\n12/15/96\n\n(VA.R. 13:4)\n\n1915.1028\n\nNone\n\nOccupational Exposure to Benzene\n\n12/15/96\n\n(VA.R. 13:4)\n\n1915.1030\n\nNone\n\nOccupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens\n\n12/15/96\n\n(VA.R. 13:4)\n\n1915.1044\n\nNone\n\nOccupational Exposure to 1.21.2 dibromo-3-chloropopane\n\n12/15/96\n\n(VA.R. 13:4)\n\n1915.1045\n\nNone\n\nOccupational Exposure to Acrylonitrile\n\n12/15/96\n\n(VA.R. 13:4)\n\n1915.1047\n\nNone\n\nOccupational Exposure to Ethylene Oxide\n\n12/15/96\n\n(VA.R. 13:4)\n\n1915.1048\n\nNone\n\nOccupational Exposure to Formaldehyde\n\n12/15/96\n\n(VA.R. 13:4)\n\n1915.1050\n\nNone\n\nOccupational Exposure to Methylenedioniline\n\n12/15/96\n\n(VA.R. 13:4)\n\n1915.1052\n\nNone\n\nOccupational Exposure to Methylene Chloride\n\n7/15/97\n\n(VA.R. 13:19)\n\n1915.1053\n\nRespirable Crystalline Silica\n\n12/1/2016\n\n(VA.R. 33:4)\n\n1915.1200\n\n425-02-173\n\nStandard for Hazard Communication\n\n7/1/91\n\n7/1/95\n\n12/15/96\n\n(VA.R. 13:4)\n\n1915.1450\n\nNone\n\nOccupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories\n\n12/15/96\n\n(VA.R. 13:4)","path":["Title 16. 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