# 29 CFR § 1926.1: Purpose and scope

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 29 CFR § 1926.1
- **Heading:** Purpose and scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 29—Labor > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Labor > CHAPTER XVII—OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR > PART 1926—SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION > Subpart A—General

## Text

(a) This part sets forth the safety and health standards promulgated by the Secretary of Labor under section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. The standards are published in subpart C of this part and following subparts.
(b) Subpart B of this part contains statements of general policy and interpretations of section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act having general applicability.

## Nearby sections

- [29 CFR § 1926.1 § 1926.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.1.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.2 § 1926.2 Variances from safety and health standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.2.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.3 § 1926.3 Inspections—right of entry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.3.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.4 § 1926.4 Rules of practice for administrative adjudications for enforcement of safety and health standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.4.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.5 § 1926.5 OMB control numbers under the Paperwork Reduction Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.5.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.6 § 1926.6 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.6.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.10 § 1926.10 Scope of subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.10.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.11 § 1926.11 Coverage under section 103 of the act distinguished.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.11.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.12 § 1926.12 Reorganization Plan No. 14 of 1950.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.12.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.13 § 1926.13 Interpretation of statutory terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.13.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.14 § 1926.14 Federal contract for “mixed” types of performance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.14.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.15 § 1926.15 Relationship to the Service Contract Act; Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.15.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.16 § 1926.16 Rules of construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.16.md)
- [29 CFR § 1926.20 § 1926.20 General safety and health provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1926.20.md)

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