Part 1926 contains OSHA’s construction safety and health standards. For contractors, site supervisors and safety coordinators, a construction reference provides a place to look up the requirements behind job planning and safety discussions.
The type of work matters. OSHA’s definition of construction includes alteration and repair, including painting and decorating. A business’s industry label alone does not answer every question about which standards apply.
Use the book to locate relevant text, then check the current rule and its scope for the task you are reviewing. Read OSHA’s construction-work definition.