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This page highlights OSHA
standards, Federal Registers (rules, proposed rules, and notices), directives
(instructions for compliance officers), and standard interpretations (official letters
of interpretation of the standards) related to
manufacturing and construction in the
concrete and concrete products industry. The manufacturing sector must comply with
OSHA’s General Industry standards (29
CFR 1910) and the construction sector of this industry must comply with OSHA’s
Construction standards (29
CFR 1926).
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| Note on State Plans:
Twenty-four states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have
OSHA-approved State Plans and have adopted their own standards and enforcement
policies. For the most part, these States adopt standards that are identical to
those of Federal OSHA. However, some States have adopted different standards applicable to
this industry or may have different enforcement policies. |
Manufacturing
Frequently Cited Standards
The following standards, in order, were the most frequently cited
by Federal OSHA from October 2005 through September 2006 in the
Concrete, Gypsum, And Plaster Products Industry Group (SIC
code 327).
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1910.134, Respiratory protection [related
topic page]
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1910.147, The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) [related
topic page]
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1910.146, Permit-required confined spaces [related
topic page]
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1910.1200, Hazard communication [related
topic page]
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1910.23, Guarding floor and wall openings and holes [related
topic page]
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1910.305, Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use [related
topic page]
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1910.212, General requirements for all machines [related
topic page]
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1910.95, Occupational noise exposure [related
topic page]
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1910.178, Powered industrial trucks [related
topic page]
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1910.219, Mechanical power-transmission apparatus [related
topic page]
Other Highlighted Standards
| Note on
the General Duty
Clause: Section
5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, often referred to as the General Duty Clause, requires
employers to "furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of
employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely
to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees."
Section 5(a)(2) requires employers to "comply with occupational safety and
health standards promulgated under this Act." |
Federal Registers
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Hexavalent Chromium. Final Rules 71:10099-10385, (2006, February 28). Note that
exposure to portland cement is not covered by the hexavalent chromium standard.
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Permit-Required Confined Spaces. Final Rules 63:66018-66036, (1998, December 1).
Amends OSHA's standard on Permit-Required Confined Spaces (permit spaces) (29
CFR 1910.146) to provide for enhanced employee participation in the employer's
permit space program.
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Respiratory Protection. Final Rules 63:1152-1300, (1998, January 8).
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Federal
Registers.
Preambles to Final Rules
Directives
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National Emphasis Program on Amputations. CPL 03-00-003,
(2006, October 27). Describes policies and procedures for
implementing a National Emphasis Program (NEP) to identify and to
reduce workplace machinery and equipment hazards.
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29 CFR 1910.147, the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) - Inspection
Procedures and Interpretive Guidance. STD 01-05-019 [STD 1-7.3], (1990, September
11).
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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4), Abrasive Wheel Machinery Work Rests. STD 01-12-008 [STD
1-12.8], (1978, October 30). Provides clarification on the acceptable methods for the
use of work rests.
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Respiratory Protection Program Guidelines. CPL 02-02-054 [CPL 2-2.54A], (2000,
July 14). Sets forth guidelines for establishing and implementing an OSHA respirator
program.
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Application of the Permit-Required Confined Spaces Standard, 29 CFR 1910.146. CPL
02-00-100 [CPL 2.100], (1995, May 5). Establishes enforcement policy and provides an
explanation of the standard to ensure uniform enforcement.
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Inspection Procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard. CPL 02-02-038 [CPL
2-2.38D], (1998, March 20). Establishes policies and provides
clarifications to ensure uniform enforcement of the Hazard Communication Standard
(HCS).
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directives.
Standard Interpretations
Construction
Frequently Cited Standards
The following standards, in order, were the most frequently cited
by Federal OSHA from October 2005 through September 2006 in the
Construction Trade Contractors: Concrete Work Industry Group (SIC
code 177).
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1926.451, General requirements (Scaffolding) [related
topic page]
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1926.501, Fall protection, duty to have [related
topic page]
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1910.1200, Hazard communication [related
topic page]
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1926.651, Excavations, specific requirements [related
topic page]
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1926.701, General requirements (Concrete and masonry
construction)
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1926.454, Training requirements
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1910.134, Respiratory protection [related
topic page]
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1926.652, Excavations, requirements for protective systems [related
topic page]
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1926.20, General safety and health provisions
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1926.1053, Ladders
Other Highlighted Standards
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1926 Subpart C, General safety and health provisions
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1926.21, Construction, safety training and education
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1926 Subpart D, Occupational health and environmental controls
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1926.55, Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists,
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Appendix A,
Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists.
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1926 Subpart E, Personal protective equipment [related
topic page]
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1926 Subpart I, Hand and power tools [related
topic page]
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1926 Subpart K, Electrical
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1926 Subpart M, Fall protection [related
topic page]
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1926 Subpart Q, Concrete and masonry construction
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1926.700, Scope, application, and definitions
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1926.701, General requirements
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1926.702, Requirements for equipment and tools
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1926.703, Requirements for cast-in-place
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Appendix, General requirements for formwork (Non-mandatory)
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1926.704, Requirements for precast concrete
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1926.705, Requirements for lift-slab operations
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Appendix, Lift slab operations (Non-mandatory)
| Note on
the General Duty
Clause: Section
5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, often referred to as the General Duty Clause, requires
employers to "furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of
employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely
to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees."
Section 5(a)(2) requires employers to "comply with occupational safety and
health standards promulgated under this Act." |
Federal Registers
Directives
Standard Interpretations
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Worker exposure to impalement hazards while constructing upper
rebar mats over rebar protrusions from lower levels. (2006, March
27).
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Impalement from reinforcing steel protruding horizontally. (2006, March 10).
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Scaffolding/shoring. (2005, April 11).
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Construction of homes with masonry walls is not considered
"residential construction" in applying STD 03-00-001. (2004, May
17).
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Fall protection and controlled access zones for overhead
bricklaying. (2004, March 10).
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Revised response regarding the storage of materials on a scaffold
for more than one shift’s work. (2003, October 30).
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Enforcement of Subpart M "Fall Protection." (2003, September 11).
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Mortar testing requirements and controlling contractor responsibilities under the
Steel Erection Standard. (2002, December 27).
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Fall protection requirements for employees working from a "work bridge" in concrete
construction work. (2002, December 9).
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Steel erection concrete testing requirements and number of samples required to be
taken. (2002, November 19).
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Questions and answers regarding the respiratory protection standard. (1998,
October 16).
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Medical evaluation requirements under the respiratory protection standard. (1998,
October 5).
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Lift-slab Bridge Construction. (1991, November 25).
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Respiratory Protection Tables. (1989, December 18).
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standard interpretations.
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