Governing Regulations
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, is charged with the enforcement of safety and health conditions of workers through the use of regulations published in the Code of Federal Regulations. OSHA standards are published in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Part 1926 is designated for construction industry standards. The following OSHA regulations are covered in this course:
- Fall hazards
- Subpart L, Scaffolds
- Subpart M, Fall protection
- Subpart R, Steel erection
- Subpart X, Stairways and Ladders
- Struck-by hazards
- Subpart E, Personal protective and lifesaving equipment
- Subpart V, Electric power transmission and distribution
- Subpart Q, Concrete and masonry construction
- Subpart CC, Cranes and derricks in construction
- Electrical hazards
- Subpart K, Electrical
- Caught-in/Caught-between hazards
- Subpart I, Tools, Hand and power
- Subpart O, Motor vehicles, mechanized equipment, and marine operations
- Subpart P, Excavations
