Safety
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The US federal agency that sets and enforces workplace safety standards.
What is OSHA?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the US federal agency that sets and enforces workplace safety standards. Most construction sites are subject to OSHA regulations.
Key Construction Standards
- **29 CFR 1926** — Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
- Fall protection
- Scaffolding
- Electrical
- Excavations
- PPE
- Hazard communication
Compliance
Construction software like SpaceCapture includes pre-built OSHA-aligned safety checklists, making compliance and audit-readiness much easier.
Related Terms
- PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other equipment designed to protect the wearer from injury or infection.
- Toolbox Talk
A short safety meeting held on the job site to discuss specific hazards and safe work practices.
- Site Safety Inspection
A documented walk-through of a job site to identify safety hazards and verify OSHA compliance.
Looking for software that helps your team capture these inspections in the field? See our field inspection software or construction inspection software.