To assist the employer in identifying which construction industry standards apply to them, questions regarding the subparts and subsequent standards are provided to help the employer identify which are applicable to them. In addition, basic content of each subpart will be explained, and in some cases, definitions will be provided to assist the employer in understanding which subparts and standards apply to their workplace. To start this process, please click on each subpart below (printable version).
Note: This webpage is to be used in conjunction with the OSHA Standards With Special Requirements webpages and Construction Industry Standards With Special Requirements (29 CFR Part 1926).
- Subpart C - General Safety and Health Provisions
- Subpart D - Occupational Health and Environmental Controls
- Subpart E - Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment
- Subpart F - Fire Protection and Prevention
- Subpart G - Signs, Signals, and Barricades
- Subpart H - Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal
- Subpart I - Tools - Hand and Power
- Subpart J - Welding and Cutting
- Subpart K - Electrical
- Subpart L - Scaffolds
- Subpart M - Fall Protection
- Subpart N - Helicopters, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors
- Subpart O - Motor Vehicles, Mechanical Equipment, and Marine Operations
- Subpart P - Excavations
- Subpart Q - Concrete and Masonry Construction
- Subpart R - Steel Erection
- Subpart S - Underground Construction, Caissons, Cofferdams, and Compressed Air
- Subpart T - Demolition
- Subpart U - Blasting and the Use of Explosions
- Subpart V - Electric Power Transmission and Distribution
- Subpart W - Rollover Protective Structures; Overhead Protection
- Subpart X - Stairways and Ladders
- Subpart Y - Commercial Diving Operations
- Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances
- Subpart AA - Confined Spaces in Construction
- Subpart CC - Cranes and Derricks in Construction
- General Duty Clause
- Additional Assistance for Construction
- Special Emphasis Programs
Please note: Subparts A - B covers consensus standards incorporated by reference, rules of construction and other regulatory information pertaining to the OSHA standards. Subpart BB is currently reserved.