1926.1212: Worker Input on the Permit Space Program
Employers must consult with affected employees and their authorized representatives on developing and carrying out every part of the permit space program required by 1926.1203. Employers must also make all information the standard requires them to develop available to each affected employee and their authorized representatives.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1212 is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart AA).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1212, "Employee participation", is an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart AA). It has 2 numbered paragraphs. The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
Show the full text of 1926.1212 (2 paragraphs)
(a) Employers must consult with affected employees and their authorized representatives on the development and implementation of all aspects of the permit space program required by § 1926.1203.
(b) Employers must make available to each affected employee and his/her authorized representatives all information required to be developed by this standard.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15.
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Frequently asked questions
Do employers have to involve workers in the permit space program?
Yes. They must consult with affected employees and their authorized representatives on developing and implementing all aspects of the program.
Can workers see the permit space information?
Yes. Employers must make all information required by the standard available to each affected employee and their authorized representatives.
Which program does this section refer to?
The permit space program required by 1926.1203.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.1212 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly
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