1926.1101 - Asbestos in Construction

OSHA's Construction Safety Standards (29 CFR Part 1926) include Subpart 1101, which sets mandatory requirements for work involving asbestos on construction sites. It defines exposure limits, specifies engineering controls, personal protective equipment, work practices for removal and disturbance, and mandates employee training, medical surveillance and record-keeping to protect workers from asbestos-related health risks.