Subpart C (General Safety and Health Provisions) 20-35
- Overview
- 29 CFR 1926 (Construction)
- Subpart C (General Safety and Health Provisions) 20-35
1926.20 - General Safety and Health Provisions
Establishes employer requirements for accident prevention programs, competent person supervision, regular inspections, and instruction of employees in hazard recognition and avoidance.
1926.21 - Safety Training and Education
Requires employers to instruct employees in hazard recognition and avoidance, including specialized training for specific construction activities like confined spaces and hazardous substances.
1926.22 - Recording and Reporting of Injuries [Reserved]
[Reserved section] Refered to requirements for recording and reporting work-related injuries, fatalities, and certain incidents to OSHA within specified timeframes.
1926.23 - First Aid and Medical Attention
Requires employers to provide first aid services, supplies, and medical attention for injured employees, including arrangements for emergency medical care and transportation.
1926.24 - Fire Protection and Prevention
Requires employers to develop and maintain an effective fire protection and prevention program throughout all phases of construction work.
1926.25 - Housekeeping
Requires maintaining construction sites in clean, orderly condition with regular removal of scrap, debris, and waste materials to prevent hazards and fire risks.
1926.26 - Illumination
Requires construction areas, corridors, stairs, and work areas to have sufficient illumination to provide safe working conditions for construction activities.
1926.27 - Sanitation
Requires providing sanitary facilities and conditions at construction sites, including potable water, toilet facilities, and proper waste disposal.
1926.28 - Personal Protective Equipment
Requires employers to provide and ensure the use of appropriate personal protective equipment when employees are exposed to hazardous conditions.
1926.29 - Acceptable Certifications
Defines what constitutes acceptable certifications for equipment, materials, and protective systems, including who may issue such certifications.
1926.30 - Shipbuilding and Ship Repairing
Specifies that shipbuilding, ship repairing, and related marine construction are regulated by specific maritime standards rather than the construction standards.
1926.32 - Definitions
Provides definitions for terms used throughout the construction standards, including "competent person," "authorized person," and "qualified person."
1926.33 - Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records
Gives employees the right to access their exposure and medical records maintained by employers as required under OSHA standards.
1926.34 - Means of Egress
Requires construction sites to maintain clear, unobstructed exit routes that allow prompt evacuation in emergencies, with clearly marked exits and adequate illumination.
1926.35 - Employee Emergency Action Plans
Specifies requirements for emergency action plans, including evacuation procedures, alarm systems, critical operations, and rescue and medical duties.