Does OSHA cross reference construction and general industry standards?

No. Before June 30, 1993, OSHA would cite certain 1910 standards where they applied at construction sites. On June 30, OSHA incorporated the General Industry standards which have been identified as applicable to construction work into Part 1926. While other Part 1910 standards may be identified in the future as applicable to construction, this compendium represents all of the Part 1910 standards that have presently been identified as applicable. OSHA does not cross reference general industry and construction standards.

ANSI standard and NIOSH recommendations. Another issue that comes up frequently is how OSHA treats ANSI standards and NIOSH recommendations. This is particularly important when a hazard is not addressed by an existing OSHA standard, but is addressed in an ANSI standard or NIOSH recommendation. Where OSHA standards incorporate by reference a particular ANSI standard, the ANSI standard becomes law and is fully enforceable under the OSH Act. As stated above, where a hazard is not addressed by an existing standard but is addressed in an ANSI standard, OSHA can cite under 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act (the General Duty Clause) referencing the ANSI standard. NIOSH recommendations are not normally used in OSHA’s enforcement actions.