1926.500(a)(1): Construction Work Covered by Subpart M
Subpart M sets fall protection requirements for construction workplaces. It does not apply when employees are inspecting, investigating or assessing conditions before construction actually starts or after all construction work is finished.
Official text: 29 CFR 1926.500(a)(1)
(1) This subpart sets forth requirements and criteria for fall protection in construction workplaces covered under 29 CFR part 1926. Exception: The provisions of this subpart do not apply when employees are making an inspection, investigation, or assessment of workplace conditions prior to the actual start of construction work or after all construction work has been completed.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.500.
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