On May 4, OSHA announced an addition to 29 CFR 1926, the federal safety standards governing the construction industry. The rules for entering confined spaces specified in Subpart AA took effect Aug. 3 ...

Because construction was specifically excluded from following the general industry confined space standard, OSHA would have to cite concerns in the construction industry under several different areas.

The result was a draft proposed standard for confined spaces in construction. The agency convened a Small Business Advocacy Review Panel on Sept. 26, 2003, to solicit comments about the draft proposal ...

Subpart AA of 29 CFR 1926 will help to prevent construction workers from being hurt or killed by eliminating and isolating hazards in confined spaces at construction sites. In August 2015, OSHA's ...

Construction Safety; Safety in Confined Spaces. Advice on how to create a safe environment when working in confined spaces. Bruce Magee. Jul 8, 2022. United Rentals Inc.

Construction industry employers face new requirements following the May 4th release of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s comprehensive final rule governing confined spaces in ...

On January 24, 2018, The Frisco (TX) Fire Department (FFD) Special Operations (Spec-Ops) Team responded to a confirmed confined space rescue in the city of Princeton, Texas, approximately 22 miles ...