Which OSHA standard specifically covers construction industry safety requirements?
Correct Answer
D) 29 CFR 1926
29 CFR 1926 is OSHA's construction standard that covers safety and health requirements specific to the construction industry. 29 CFR 1910 covers general industry, while 1904 covers recordkeeping and 1915 covers shipyard employment.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
29 CFR 1926 is OSHA's specific construction industry standard that addresses all safety and health requirements for construction work. This regulation covers everything from fall protection and scaffolding to excavation safety and personal protective equipment specifically tailored to construction activities. It is the primary OSHA standard that general contractors must follow and is frequently referenced in construction safety plans and inspections.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 29 CFR 1915
29 CFR 1915 covers safety standards for shipyard employment and marine terminals, not general construction industry work
Option B: 29 CFR 1904
29 CFR 1910 covers general industry safety standards that apply to manufacturing, warehousing, and other non-construction workplaces, not construction-specific requirements
Option C: 29 CFR 1910
29 CFR 1904 deals with recording and reporting occupational injuries and illnesses, not actual safety requirements for construction work
Memory Technique
Remember '1926' as the year construction safety became important - think '19' for the 1900s and '26' for construction (C is the 3rd letter, so 2+6=8, but focus on 1926 as the construction year)
Reference Hint
OSHA Construction Standards 29 CFR 1926 - this is typically found in safety reference materials or OSHA publications section
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