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Construction Management
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Hazards in construction management are addressed in specific standards
for the construction industry. This page highlights OSHA standards, directives
(instructions for compliance officers), and standard interpretations (official letters of
interpretation of the standards) related to the construction management
industry.
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".
Note:
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 Federal OSHA. However, some States have adopted different
standards applicable to this topic or may have different enforcement
policies. |
Frequently Cited Standards
View statistics for all
construction divisions. The following standards,
in order, were the most frequently cited by Federal OSHA from October 2005 through
September 2006, in Building Construction General Contractors And Operative Builders
Industry Group (SIC
15).
- 1926.451,
General requirements
- 1926.501,
Duty to have fall protection
- 1926.1053,
Ladders
- 1926.1052,
Stairways
- 1926.20,
General
safety and
health provisions
- 1926.404,
Wiring design and protection
- 1926.405,
Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use
- 1926.100,
Head protection
- 1926.503,
Fall protection systems criteria and practices
- 1910.1200,
Hazard communication
For additional information for small employers, see
OSHA's Consultation Program:
Free On-site Safety and Health Services.
Directives
Standard Interpretations
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