Which OSHA standard specifically addresses construction industry safety requirements?
Correct Answer
C) 29 CFR 1926
29 CFR 1926 is the OSHA Construction Industry standard that covers safety requirements for construction work.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
29 CFR 1926 is the Code of Federal Regulations title dedicated exclusively to OSHA's Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. It covers excavation, scaffolding, fall protection, electrical safety, confined spaces, and all other construction-specific hazards. The NASCLA exam draws heavily from this standard.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 29 CFR 1910
29 CFR 1910 governs Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry (manufacturing, warehouses, offices, etc.). While some general industry standards can apply in limited construction contexts, 1910 is not the primary construction code.
Option B: 29 CFR 1904
29 CFR 1904 covers OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting requirements—how employers must document and report workplace injuries and illnesses. It applies broadly but does not contain safety regulations for construction operations.
Option D: 29 CFR 1915
29 CFR 1915 addresses Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment (ship repair, shipbuilding, ship-breaking). It is a separate maritime industry standard unrelated to land-based construction.
Memory Technique
Use a number association: 1926 → think '1926 = Construction.' The 26 in 1926 can remind you of '26 stories of a building under construction.' Alternatively: 1910 = Ten → Ten offices in General Industry; 1926 = Twenty-six → A tall construction crane.
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