Which OSHA regulation applies to construction employees?

• A. 29 CFR 1926.59
• B. 29 CFR 1910.1200
• C. 29 CFR 1926.65
• D. 29 CFR 1910.1000

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that construction has its own set of OSHA rules distinct from general industry. For chemical hazards on a construction site, the applicable standard is Hazard Communication for construction, codified as 29 CFR 1926.59. This standard requires labeling of chemical containers, provision of Safety Data Sheets, and worker training so everyone on the site understands the hazards and how to protect themselves. The general industry version, 29 CFR 1910.1200, covers non-construction workplaces, not the construction site. A different, more specific construction regulation like 29 CFR 1926.65 deals with hazardous waste operations and emergency response, which applies only to those particular activities. And 29 CFR 1910.1000 pertains to exposure limits for air contaminants in general industry. So, for construction employees in everyday contexts involving chemical hazards, 29 CFR 1926.59 is the correct regulation.