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Although the compliance deadline for OSHA’s confined spaces in construction rule has been pushed back a second time – to January 8, 2016 – the new year and the new requirements will be upon us in no time.
The standard gives construction workers protections similar to those in other industries, but has a some differences tailored to the industry, such as requiring multiple employers to share vital safety information and mandating the continuous monitoring of certain hazards – a safety option made possible by technological advances after the manufacturing and general industry standards were created.