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Do federally funded construction projects fall under OSHA?
Federally funded construction projects fall under OSHA if the organization performing the work is subject to OSHA. If the work is performed, for example, by municipal employees in a state that does not have an OSHA approved Occupational Safety and health program, then the work does not fall under OSHA.
What is the subpart for fall protection in the OSHA General Industry standards?
In the OSHA General Industry Standards (29CFR 1910) subpart L deals with fire protection.
What are some videos of safety construction?
Some videos on safety construction can be found at the OSHA website. Some of the videos are called Choice or Chance, Floor Openings, or OSHA Fall Protection.
Where can I get fast OSHA training?
you can get 10-hour OSHA training in www.osha10.com. It does have a 10hr course catering specifically to construction workers. It covers topics such as fall protection and power tool usage.
What are OSHA regulations 1926?
OSHA regulations 1926 refer to the standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for the construction industry. These regulations cover a wide range of safety and health requirements to protect workers on construction sites, including guidelines for fall protection, scaffolding, electrical safety, and hazardous materials. The aim is to minimize workplace hazards and ensure a safe working environment for construction workers. Compliance with these regulations is mandatory for employers in the construction sector.
What are the osha constrution also called?
OSHA construction standards are often referred to as the "Construction Industry Standards," which are part of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's regulations. These standards are designed to ensure safety and health for workers in the construction industry. They cover various aspects, including fall protection, scaffolding, and electrical safety, to help prevent workplace injuries and fatalities.
What career pathway does carpentry fall under?
Carpentry falls under Architecture and Construction.
What industry category does painting fall under?
Construction, or home furnishing
Which OSHA regulation does not impact medical practices?
CLIA regulations apply to laboratories and fall under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
What exactly is fall protection?
Employers must set up the work place to prevent employees from falling off of overhead platforms, elevated work stations or into holes in the floor and walls. OSHA requires that fall protection be provided at elevations of four feet in general industry workplaces, five feet in shipyards, six feet in the construction industry and eight feet in longshoring operations. In addition, OSHA requires that fall protection be provided when working over dangerous equipment and machinery, regardless of the fall distance.
Can an employer be cited by OSHA if an employee falls and injures himself or herself by falling from a height lower that that at which OSHA requires fall protection?
Even if the fall was from a height lower than that at which fall protection is required, if the fall and subsequent injury results from some other violation of an occupational safety standard, or if circumstances made it a violation of the General Duty Clause, OSHA would have the authority to issue a citation.
Is a new Sam's Club under construction in Kansas City KS?
Yes. Due to open in Fall 2012.
