Information about Asbestos and Shipbreaking

Read the OSHA information about the shipbreaking industry. In dismantling a ship, workers can be exposed to dangerous carcinogens such as asbestos.

For more information about the hazards associated with shipbreaking operations and tips to protect yourself, visit the OSHA Web site at www.osha.gov. Select M, then Maritime Safety, then Maritime Compliance Information. Your nearest OSHA office can also provide more information.

For the telephone number, check your phone book for the “U.S. Department of Labor” listing or call OSHA toll-free at (800) 321-OSHA (6742). The teletypewriter (TTY) number is (877) 889-5627.

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety
and Health Administration
2001

This is one in a series of informational fact sheets highlighting OSHA programs and standards. It does not impose any new compliance requirements or carry the force of legal opinion.

For compliance requirements of OSHA standards or regulations, refer to Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations. This information will be made available to sensory-impaired individuals upon request.

Voice phone is (202) 693-1999; teletypewriter number (TTY) is (877) 889-5627. See also OSHA’s Web site at www.osha.gov.

Courtesy of OSHA

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