Directives

The following OSHA directives relate directly to the construction industry. OSHA has issued other directives which may be of interest. You may search the OSHA directives database using keywords or you may go to a specific directive of interest.

CPL - Enforcement and Compliance

• Compliance Directive for Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard. - PDF. OSHA Directive CPL 02-01-063, (February 11, 2022). NEW
• Compliance Directive for the Excavation Standard, 29 CFR 1926, Subpart P - PDF. CPL 02-00-165 [CPL 02-00-087], (July 01, 2021)
• Field Operations Manual (FOM) - PDF, CPL 02-00-164 [CPL 02-00-163], (April 14, 2020)
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Processes for Whistleblower Protection Programs - PDF. CPL 02-03-0008 [CPL 02-03-006], (February 04, 2019)
• National Emphasis Program on Trenching and Excavation - PDF. CPL 02-00-161, (October 01, 2018)
• Multi-Employer Citation Policy - [1926.501] CPL 02-00-124, (November 9, 2017)
• Enforcement Procedures and Scheduling for Occupational Exposure to Workplace Violence. CPL 02-01-058, (January 10, 2017)
• Inspection Procedures for Accessing Communication Towers - PDF. CPL 02-01-056, (July 14, 2014)
• Inspection Scheduling for Construction. CPL 02-00-155, (September 6, 2013)
• Inspection and Citation Guidance for Roadway and Highway Construction Work Zones. CPL 02-01-054, (October 16, 2012)
• 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart T - Commercial Diving Operations. CPL 02-00-151, (June 13, 2011)
• Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP). CPL 02-00-149, (June 18, 2010)
• Clarification of OSHA's enforcement policies relating to floors/nets and shear connectors; Cancellation of CPL 02-01-046, (September 30, 2009). CPL 02-01-048, (April 30, 2010)
• Multi-Employer Citation Policy. CPL 02-00-124 [CPL 2-0.12], (December 10, 1999)
• Inspection Procedures for Enforcing Subpart L, Scaffolds Used in Construction - 29 CFR 1926.450-454. CPL 02-01-023 [CPL 2-1.23], (January 7, 1997)
• Inspection Procedures for Occupational Exposure to Asbestos Final Rule 29 CFR Parts 1910.1001, 1926.1101, and 1915.1001. CPL 02-02-063 [CPL 2-2.63 CH-1], (January 9, 1996)
• 29 CFR 1926.62, Lead Exposure In Construction; Interim Final Rule-- Inspection and Compliance Procedures. CPL 02-02-058 [CPL 2-2.58], (December 13, 1993)
• Implementation of a Construction Fatality Information Dissemination System. CPL 02-00-064 [CPL 2.64], (June 5, 1985)

CSP - Cooperative and State Programs

• Lead Exposure in Construction: Interim Rule. CSP 01-01-027 [STP 2-1.171], (July 6, 1993)
• Occupational Exposure to Asbestos, Tremolite, Antrohyllite, and Actinolite; Final Rules Amending Present Standards in General Industry (29 CFR 1910.1001) and in Construction (29 CFR 1926.58), and Lift. CSP 01-01-026 [STP 2-1.126A], (October 21, 1992)

STD - State Programs

• Compliance Guidance for Residential Construction. STD 03-11-002, (June 16, 2011)
• Abrasive Operation Using Cutoff Wheels and Masonry Saws. STD 01-12-026 [STD 1-12.26A], (September 26, 1994)
• Exemption for Religious Reason from Wearing Hard Hats. STD 01-06-005 [STD 1-6.5], (June 20, 1994)
• 29 CFR 1926.705, Requirements for Lift-Slab Construction Operations -- Inspection Procedures and Guidelines. STD 03-15-003 [STD 3-15.3], (March 1, 1991)
• Explosive Actuated Fastening Tools. STD 01-13-002 [STD 1-13.2A], (December 9, 1985)
• Portable Belt Sanding Machines as Covered by 29 CFR 1910.243(a)(3) and 29 CFR 1926.304(f). STD 01-13-004 [STD 1-13.4], (August 5, 1981)
• Clarification of "Operations Which Involve Construction Work" as Related to Telecommunication Work. STD 01-13-005 [STD 1-15.1], (October 30, 1978)
• 1926.250(b)(1), Material Storage -- As Related to Interim Storage of Temporary Flooring Used in Steel Erection. STD 03-06-001 [STD 3-6.1], (October 30, 1978)
• Welding, Cutting or Heating of Metals Coated with Lead-Bearing Paint. STD 03-08-001 [STD 3-8.1], (October 30, 1978)
• 29 CFR 1926.451(i)(8), Multistage Suspension Scaffolds. STD 03-10-002 [STD 3-10.2], (October 30, 1978)
• 29 CFR 1926.451 Scaffolding. STD 03-10-004 [STD 3-10.4], (October 30, 1978)

TED - Training and Education

• OSHA Technical Manual (OTM). TED 01-00-015, (April 14, 2016)

Additional Resources

• OSHA Safety and Health Topics Pages. Includes selected Directives associated with specific topics.