- (a) Noise interference (See also § 1918.1(b)(6).) Longshoring operations shall not be carried on when noise interferes with communications of warnings or instructions.
- (b) Falling objects. Longshoring operations shall not be carried on in the hold or on deck beneath work being conducted overhead whenever such work exposes the employee to a hazard of falling objects.
- (c) Hot work. Longshoring operations shall not be carried on where the employee is exposed to damaging light rays, hot metal, or sparks from welding or cutting.
- (d) Abrasive blasting and spray painting. Longshoring operations shall not be carried on in the immediate vicinity of abrasive blasting or spray painting operations.
(e) Machine guarding. (See also § 1918.2, definition of “Danger zone”.)
- (1) Danger zones on machines and equipment used by employees shall be guarded.
- (2) The power supply to machines shall be turned off, locked out, and tagged out during repair, adjustment, or servicing.