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'''OSHA Construction Safety and Health Program''' (CSHP) is a Department of Labor initiative administered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that safeguards over 7 million construction workers across the United States by enforcing safety standards, conducting over 30,000 inspections annually, and addressing high-hazard risks like falls, electrocutions, and struck-by incidents, which account for over 60% of construction fatalities as of 2025. Launched in 1971 under OSHA’s mandate, it encompasses regulations in 29 CFR 1926, training through the OSHA Training Institute, and outreach via programs like the National Emphasis Program on Trenching, reducing injury rates by up to 50% at inspected sites and driving over $1 billion in annual safety investments by employers.
'''Construction Safety and Health Program''' (CSHP) is a Department of Labor initiative administered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that safeguards over 7 million construction workers across the United States by enforcing safety standards, conducting over 30,000 inspections annually, and addressing high-hazard risks like falls, electrocutions, and struck-by incidents, which account for over 60% of construction fatalities as of 2025.  
 
Launched in 1971 under OSHA’s mandate, it encompasses regulations in 29 CFR 1926, training through the OSHA Training Institute, and outreach via programs like the National Emphasis Program on Trenching, reducing injury rates by up to 50% at inspected sites and driving over $1 billion in annual safety investments by employers.


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Construction Safety and Health Program
Type Program
Sponsor Organization Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Top Organization Department of Labor
Creation Legislation Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
Website Website
Purpose The OSHA Construction Safety and Health Program established standards and enforcement to protect workers from hazards in the construction industry. It aimed to reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities through inspections, training, and compliance assistance.
Program Start 1971
Initial Funding Congressional appropriations
Duration Ongoing
Historic No


Construction Safety and Health Program (CSHP) is a Department of Labor initiative administered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that safeguards over 7 million construction workers across the United States by enforcing safety standards, conducting over 30,000 inspections annually, and addressing high-hazard risks like falls, electrocutions, and struck-by incidents, which account for over 60% of construction fatalities as of 2025.

Launched in 1971 under OSHA’s mandate, it encompasses regulations in 29 CFR 1926, training through the OSHA Training Institute, and outreach via programs like the National Emphasis Program on Trenching, reducing injury rates by up to 50% at inspected sites and driving over $1 billion in annual safety investments by employers.

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Goals

  • Reduce construction-related fatalities, injuries, and illnesses via targeted enforcement.[1]
  • Enhance worker safety training and awareness, targeting over 7 million workers.
  • Ensure compliance with construction safety standards (29 CFR 1926) nationwide.

Organization

The OSHA Construction Safety and Health Program is sponsored by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Department of Labor, operating through 10 regional offices, 85 area offices, and over 2,000 compliance safety and health officers (CSHOs).[2] Funding comes from Congressional appropriations, with FY 2025 at $620 million for OSHA, supporting inspections, training via the OSHA Training Institute, and enforcement across federal and 29 state-plan jurisdictions, with collaboration from industry partners and state safety programs.

The leader at the Department of Labor level is the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, currently Douglas L. Parker (as of February 19, 2025).

History

The OSHA Construction Safety and Health Program was established under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, signed by President Richard Nixon on December 29, 1970, with enforcement beginning April 28, 1971, to address rising construction fatalities post-World War II.[3] It evolved with the OSHA Training Institute’s founding in 1972, the Voluntary Protection Programs in 1982, and a 2025 PPE fit rule revision (effective January 13, 2025), adapting to modern hazards like silica dust and falls, with over 30 National Emphasis Programs (NEPs) enhancing its scope by 2025.

Funding

Initial funding in 1971 came from Congressional appropriations, with OSHA’s first-year budget at $41 million supporting early enforcement.[4] Funding began in 1971 and continues, with FY 2025 at $620 million, supporting over 2,000 staff, 30,000+ inspections, and training, with no end date as appropriations sustain efforts like the 2025 trenching safety NEP. Additional resources come from fines and state contributions.

Implementation

The program is implemented through construction-specific standards (29 CFR 1926), inspections targeting high-hazard sites, and training via the OSHA Training Institute and outreach programs like VPP, with over 30,000 annual inspections.[5] It operates continuously with priority targeting via Site-Specific Targeting (SST) and NEPs like Trenching and Excavation, with no end date, adapting in 2025 to enforce new PPE fit rules and address fall hazards.

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References

  1. ↑ "Construction Industry Overview," OSHA, https://www.osha.gov/construction, accessed February 19, 2025.
  2. ↑ "OSHA Organization," OSHA, https://www.osha.gov/aboutosha, accessed February 19, 2025.
  3. ↑ "OSHA History," OSHA, https://www.osha.gov/history, accessed February 19, 2025.
  4. ↑ "OSHA Budget History," OSHA, https://www.osha.gov/aboutosha/budget, accessed February 19, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Construction Enforcement," OSHA, https://www.osha.gov/construction, accessed February 19, 2025.
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