Wednesday, July 5, 2017

OSHA Fact sheet explains requirements to protect residential construction workers from confined space hazards



Fact sheet explains requirements to protect residential construction workers from confined space hazards

OSHA has released a new fact sheet explaining how the agency’s Confined Spaces in Construction standard affects common spaces in residential construction, such as attics, basements, and crawl spaces. 

The fact sheet, developed after consultation with the National Association of Home Builders, and a detailed Frequently Asked Questions document, clarify some of the standard’s provisions and their application to residential construction work.