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DOL/OSHA | RIN: 1218-AD23 | Publication ID: Fall 2022 |
Title: Welding in Construction Confined Spaces | |
Abstract:
OSHA is proposing to amend the Welding and Cutting Standard in construction to eliminate any perceived ambiguity about the definition of "confined space" that applies to welding activities in construction. On May 4, 2015, when OSHA published the final rule for Confined Spaces in Construction, a new subpart was added to provide protections to employees working in confined spaces in construction. This new subpart replaced OSHA's one training requirement for confined space work with a comprehensive standard that includes a permit program designed to protect employees from exposure to many hazards associated with work in confined spaces, including atmospheric and physical hazards. The explanation of the final rule also discusses in detail how the Welding and Cutting Standard in Construction works together with the confined spaces standard regarding the application of their respective requirements. Although the confined spaces standard states that it encompasses welding activities, the welding standard itself does not expressly identify a definition of "confined space". OSHA will conduct a rulemaking to eliminate any perceived ambiguity about the definition of confined space that applies to welding activities in construction. |
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Agency: Department of Labor(DOL) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: Undetermined | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1926.353 | |
Legal Authority: sec. 107, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (Construction Safety Act) (40 U.S.C. 333) secs. 4, 6 and 8, Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655 and 657) Secretary of Labor's Order No. 12-71 (36 FR 8754), 8-76 (41 FR 25059), or 9-83 (48 FR 35736), as applicable |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Federalism: No | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Scott Ketcham Director, Directorate of Construction Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-3468, FP Building, Washington, DC 20210 Phone:202 693-2020 Fax:202 693-1689 Email: ketcham.scott@dol.gov |