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OSHA Compliance
13 OSHA and HazCom articles tagged "OSHA Compliance" — practical, CFR-cited guidance verified against primary sources.
Does OSHA Certify Competent Persons? No — What an Inspector Actually Asks to See
There is no such thing as an 'OSHA-certified competent person.' A competent person is DESIGNATED by the employer — and what an inspector asks to see is the designation, not a training certificate. The four documents that prove one.
60+ Free OSHA Compliance Tools: The Complete 2026 Toolkit
A curated toolkit of more than sixty free OSHA compliance tools — fine calculators, GHS label makers, JHA builders, SDS gap analyzers, permit generators, recordkeeping helpers — organized by the job you're trying to do. No signup, no cost, built on the actual CFR.
The OSHA Citation Defense Package: What Evidence Wins a Contest
When you contest an OSHA citation or sit down at the informal conference, the outcome turns less on argument than on evidence — the records you can produce, dated and complete, on demand. This is a field guide to the defense package that earns penalty reductions and dismissals, and how to assemble it before you ever need it.
Asbestos in Construction: OSHA 1926.1101 PEL, Classes I-IV Work & Required Controls
OSHA's construction asbestos standard 29 CFR 1926.1101 sets a 0.1 f/cc PEL, a 1.0 f/cc excursion limit, and four classes of asbestos work, each with its own engineering controls, regulated-area rules, and worker protections. This is the full breakdown.
Does OSHA Lockout/Tagout (1910.147) Apply to Construction? The Surprising Answer
No. 29 CFR 1910.147 expressly excludes construction at 1910.147(a)(1)(ii). Construction hazardous-energy control instead runs on 1926.417, 1926.702(j), Subpart V, 1926.20/.21, and the General Duty Clause. This is how to build the right program.
Hexavalent Chromium in Construction (1926.1126): PEL, Welding & Required Monitoring
OSHA's construction hexavalent chromium standard 29 CFR 1926.1126 sets a 5 µg/m³ PEL and a 2.5 µg/m³ action level. OSHA names welding on stainless steel as a major exposure source.
OSHA Forklift / Powered Industrial Truck Classes I-VII: Construction Cheat Sheet
Powered industrial trucks split into seven classes. On construction sites OSHA 1926.602 governs material handling equipment, and operator training mirrors the 1910.178(l) rules.
OSHA Ladder Safety in Construction: 1926 Subpart X Rules & the 4-Foot Rule
OSHA regulates construction ladders under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart X (1926.1050–1926.1060). Learn the 4-foot access rule, the 3-foot extension rule, and load and angle requirements.
OSHA Respiratory Protection Program: Complete Compliance Guide
Everything you need to know about OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134). From fit testing to medical evaluations, written programs, and SCBA requirements — a complete employer guide for 2026.