# 29 CFR § 1915.1: Purpose and authority

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1915.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 29 CFR § 1915.1
- **Heading:** Purpose and authority
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 29—Labor > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Labor > CHAPTER XVII—OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR > PART 1915—OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR SHIPYARD EMPLOYMENT > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

The provisions in this part constitute safety and health regulations issued by the Secretary pursuant to section 41 of the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 941) and occupational safety and health standards issued by the Secretary pursuant to section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655).

## Nearby sections

- [29 CFR § 1915.1 § 1915.1 Purpose and authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1915.1.md)
- [29 CFR § 1915.2 § 1915.2 Scope and application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1915.2.md)
- [29 CFR § 1915.3 § 1915.3 Responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1915.3.md)
- [29 CFR § 1915.4 § 1915.4 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1915.4.md)
- [29 CFR § 1915.5 § 1915.5 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1915.5.md)
- [29 CFR § 1915.6 § 1915.6 commercial diving operations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1915.6.md)
- [29 CFR § 1915.7 § 1915.7 Competent person.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1915.7.md)
- [29 CFR § 1915.8 § 1915.8 OMB control numbers under the Paperwork Reduction Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1915.8.md)
- [29 CFR § 1915.9 § 1915.9 Compliance duties owed to each employee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1915.9.md)
- [29 CFR § 1915.11 § 1915.11 Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1915.11.md)
- [29 CFR § 1915.12 § 1915.12 Precautions and the order of testing before entering confined and enclosed spaces and other dangerous atmospheres.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1915.12.md)
- [29 CFR § 1915.13 § 1915.13 Cleaning and other cold work.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1915.13.md)
- [29 CFR § 1915.14 § 1915.14 Hot work.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1915.14.md)
- [29 CFR § 1915.15 § 1915.15 Maintenance of safe conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1915.15.md)

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