Construction activity is regulated by OSHA under 29CFR1926.
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.
In the OSHA General Industry Standards (29CFR 1910) subpart L deals with fire protection.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Carpentry falls under Architecture and Construction.
Construction, or home furnishing
CLIA regulations apply to laboratories and fall under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
OSHA's fall protection regulations, outlined in 29 CFR 1926.501, require employers to provide fall protection for workers at elevations of six feet in the construction industry and four feet in general industry. Employers must use guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems to prevent falls. Additionally, they must ensure that all fall protection systems are properly maintained and that workers are trained in their use. Compliance with these regulations helps to minimize the risk of fall-related injuries and fatalities in the workplace.
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.
OSHA expects employers to implement fall protection systems when workers are exposed to fall hazards, such as working at heights of six feet or more in the construction industry. This includes using guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems. Employers must also ensure that walking and working surfaces are clean, dry, and designed to prevent slips and trips. Additionally, providing proper training and supervision for workers regarding fall hazards is essential.