What This Course Is and Is Not

Construction safety under United States federal rules

On a construction site in the United States, most safety rules come from one place: Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1926, the Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforces them. People on site usually just say "1926" or "the construction standards".

This course is awareness training aligned with 29 CFR 1926. It is written for construction workers, foremen, site engineers and the staff of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors who work to US rules. It helps you recognise the main hazards on a site, name the rule that controls each one, and follow the standard precautions.

How 1926 is organised

Part 1926 is divided into subparts, each identified by a letter. Each subpart covers one hazard or one type of work. Subpart M covers fall protection. Subpart L covers scaffolds. Subpart P covers excavations. Subpart X covers stairways and ladders. Subpart CC covers cranes and derricks. Subpart AA covers confined spaces. Knowing the subpart letter helps you find the rule quickly and talk with a safety professional in the same language.

Construction work also has to meet some general industry rules in 29 CFR 1910 where 1926 points to them. General industry rules are covered in the course OSHA General Industry Safety Awareness (29 CFR 1910).