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About This Pocket Guide

The construction industry involves many types of work activities
covered by numerous regulations in Title 8 of the California Code
of Regulations (T8 CCR). T8 CCR contains detailed information
on regulations and workplace safety programs including
specifications and exceptions. Construction employers may have
requirements in the Construction Safety Orders (CSOs), Electrical
Safety Orders (ESOs), Tunnel Safety Orders (TSOs), Compressed
Air Safety Orders (CASOs), and the General Industry Safety
Orders (GISOs).
To assist the construction industry in working safely and
complying with Title 8 regulations, the Cal/OSHA Consultation
Program has prepared this Pocket Guide. This guide is intended
to be used as a reference for workers, employers, supervisors,
job stewards, safety personnel, and others. This Pocket Guide:
• Summarizes safety requirements from T8 CCR that apply
to the construction industry. It is not meant to be either a
substitute for or a legal interpretation of the occupational
safety and health regulations in Title 8 of the California Code
of Regulations (see T8 CCR for detailed information).
• Lists the major subject headings in alphabetical order in
the Table of Contents and each subject heading is linked to
its content.
• Provides highlights of selected safety standards in each
major subject heading within its scope and may also include
best practices in safety and health.
• Is not all inclusive. The contents under the bullets,
lists, notes, and exceptions are highlights of regulatory
requirements, best practices and other construction safety
and health information. Readers should refer directly to T8
CCR for complete information.
• Contains abbreviations as described in the List of Acronyms
section. It is available in pdf format and can be printed online.

Workplace Safety and Health

Proactive safety and health programs are an effective way to
prevent workplace injuries and illnesses and reduce the costs
of doing business. In such programs employers and employees
work together where safety and health is always a part of the

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