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Construction. OSHA's Alliance Program. This is one of OSHA's Strategic
Management Plan Focus Areas.
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OSHA Standards
Personal protective equipment (PPE) hazards are addressed
in specific standards for the construction industry. This section 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 PPE in the construction industry.
Highlighted Standards
Construction Industry (29
CFR 1926)
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1926 Subpart E, Personal protective and life saving equipment
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1926.95, Criteria for personal protective equipment
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1926.96, Occupational foot protection
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1926.100, Head protection
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1926.101, Hearing protection
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1926.102, Eye and face protection
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1926.103, Respiratory protection
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1926.104, Safety belts, lifelines, and lanyards
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1926.105, Safety nets
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1926.106, Working over or near water
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1926.107, Definitions applicable to this subpart
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1926 Subpart M, Fall protection [related
topic page]
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1926.500, Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this
subpart
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1926.501, Duty to have fall protection
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1926.502, Fall protection systems criteria and practices
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1926.503, Training requirements
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1926 Subpart P, Excavations [related
topic page]
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1926.651, Specific excavation requirements
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1926.652, Requirements for protective systems
Federal Registers
Directives
Standard Interpretations
Hazards and Solutions
Evaluation
- For information on the hazards and solutions, see the general industry
Evaluation page.
Additional Information
Related Safety and Health Topics Pages
Training
Other Resources
- Drilled Shaft Installation Safety Tips For the Employer
and Employee. OSHA and
the ADSC: International Association of Foundation Drilling (ADSC) Alliance, 62 KB
PDF, 2 pages. Describes general safety tips to help prevent
injuries and illnesses in the drilled shaft foundation industry.
- Working Safely During Installation of Drilled Shaft
Foundations. OSHA and the ADSC: International Association of Foundation
Drilling (ADSC) Alliance, 39 KB
PDF, 2 pages. Identifies hazards associated with the installation of
drilled shaft foundations and safe work practices to help reduce or eliminate
the risk of injuries or illnesses.
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