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Permits
3 OSHA and HazCom articles tagged "Permits" — practical, CFR-cited guidance verified against primary sources.
OSHA Hot Work Permit & Fire Watch: What 1926.352 Really Requires
OSHA's construction hot-work rule (29 CFR 1926.352) mandates a fire watch and fire-prevention controls, but the familiar 35-foot clearance and 60-minute watch come from NFPA 51B, not the CFR. What the law requires, a permit filled in end to end, and the fire watch by the clock.
Confined Space Entry: OSHA Permit-Required Guide for Construction
Complete guide to confined space entry in construction under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA. Covers permit-required vs non-permit spaces, atmospheric testing order, the entry permit, rescue duties, multi-employer coordination, and the citation traps that get contractors fined.
Digital Permits for Construction: Hot Work, Confined Space, Excavation & Scaffold
Digital permit-to-work systems replace paper for hot work, confined space, excavation, and scaffold — closing the proof gap that gets contractors cited. What each permit must capture, the exact CFR that governs it, and how to build an audit trail OSHA accepts.