OSHA Seeks to Dim Construction Site Lighting Rules
Published Date: 7/1/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
OSHA wants to get rid of the rules that say construction sites must have special lighting. This change affects construction workers and companies, making it easier and possibly cheaper to work without those strict lighting rules. If approved, the update could save money and simplify jobs starting soon after the rule is officially removed.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Rescinding Construction Lighting Rules
OSHA proposes to rescind the construction illumination requirements found in 29 CFR 1926.26 and 29 CFR 1926.56. If this proposed rule is approved, construction companies and workers would no longer be subject to those specific lighting rules, which the agency says could make work easier and possibly cheaper starting soon after the requirements are removed.
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