OSHA Requirements, Industry and Construction Side by Side

• First Aid Kit Requirements Under OSHA

  What OSHA asks for in a workplace first aid kit and in first aid training, in general industry and on construction sites, and what ANSI adds.

• Hard Hat Requirements Under OSHA

  What triggers a hard hat under OSHA, which ANSI Z89.1 editions the rules name, and how the general industry rule differs from the construction rule.

• Ladder Requirements Under OSHA

  How OSHA's ladder rules differ between general industry and construction: the 3-foot extension, inspection, setup angle, load, and when to tag one out.

• Fire Extinguisher Requirements Under OSHA

  Where OSHA puts fire extinguishers, how far apart, how often they are inspected and who is trained, for general industry and construction.

• OSHA Reporting Requirements for Deaths and Serious Injuries

  When an employer reports a death, hospitalization, amputation or eye loss to OSHA, how fast, how, and what changes in a construction work zone.

• Stair Requirements Under OSHA

  OSHA stair rules for general industry and construction side by side: angle, riser and tread size, landings, handrail and stair rail heights.

• Bathroom Requirements Under OSHA

  How many toilets OSHA asks for by headcount, in general industry and on construction jobsites, plus prompt access, handwashing and drinking water.

• Heat Requirements for Workers Under OSHA

  There is no final federal OSHA heat standard yet. What applies today, where the proposed rule stands, and what California's heat rules set.

• Hearing Protection Requirements Under OSHA

  At what noise level OSHA calls for hearing protection and a hearing conservation program: 85 and 90 dBA in general industry, 90 dBA in construction.

• Safety Glasses Requirements Under OSHA

  What triggers eye and face protection under OSHA, what side protection and prescription lenses call for, and which ANSI Z87.1 editions the rules name.

• Lighting Requirements Under OSHA

  The minimum illumination OSHA sets for construction areas in Table D-3, and the few lighting rules in general industry, such as exit routes.

• Eyewash Station Requirements Under OSHA

  What OSHA says about eyewash and shower facilities where corrosives are used, what it leaves to ANSI Z358.1, and how the two parts are worded.

• Electrical Panel Clearance Requirements Under OSHA

  How much clear working space OSHA leaves in front of an electrical panel, how wide and how high, and what may not be stored there.

• Scissor Lift Requirements Under OSHA

  How OSHA treats scissor lifts: scaffold rules in construction, guardrails, tie-off, moving and training, and what its 2016 hazard alert lists for industry.

• Forklift Requirements Under OSHA

  Operator training, the three-year evaluation, certification and the daily truck exam under OSHA, for general industry and construction side by side.

• Arc Flash Requirements Under OSHA

  Which OSHA paragraphs deal with arc flash, what electric power work and ordinary premises wiring each get, and where NFPA 70E fits as a consensus standard.

• Fall Protection Height Requirements Under OSHA

  The heights at which OSHA fall protection applies: 4 feet in general industry, 6 feet in construction, and the exceptions for scaffolds and steel erection.

• Guardrail Height Requirements Under OSHA

  Top rail height, midrails, 200-pound strength and toeboards under OSHA's guardrail rules, for general industry and construction side by side.

• Flammable Storage Requirements Under OSHA

  Cabinet limits of 60 and 120 gallons, container sizes, cabinet labels and bonding when you pour, for general industry and construction side by side.

Looking for a single standard? See the list of OSHA standards, the free checklists and templates, or the State Plans for rules that differ by state. Paragraphs verified against the eCFR on Oct 21, 2026. Not legal advice.