OSHA Compliance for Construction Companies
Construction is the most OSHA-cited industry in the United States. The "Fatal Four" — falls, struck-by, caught-in/between, and electrocution — account for over 60% of construction worker deaths annually. OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926) are comprehensive and strictly enforced.
Regulatory Authority: 29 CFR Part 1926 (Construction Standards)
Penalty Range: $16,550 per serious violation; up to $165,514 per willful or repeat violation (2025 adjusted)
Penalty Range: $16,550 per serious violation; up to $165,514 per willful or repeat violation (2025 adjusted)
Key OSHA Requirements for Construction Companies
- Fall protection for workers at 6 feet or more above lower levels (guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest)
- Scaffold safety: competent person inspection before each work shift
- Excavation safety: protective systems for trenches 5 feet or deeper
- Electrical safety: assured equipment grounding or GFCI on all temporary power
- Hazard Communication: SDS for all hazardous materials on site
- OSHA 10/30 training for supervisors and workers
Common Violations & Pitfalls
- Inadequate fall protection (top OSHA citation every year)
- Scaffolding violations: missing guardrails, improper planking
- Unprotected excavations and trenches
- Lack of eye/face protection and hard hats
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