Employers can now be cited for not complying with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) confined spaces in construction . A of not issuing citations--provided employers made good-faith efforts to comply--expired on Oct. 2.

The final rule mirrors the general industry standard but adds certain provisions tailored specifically to the construction industry including an emphasis on training, monitoring and evaluating, as well as communication on multi-employer sites.

OSHA has created a number of , including a .

Members can also visit the and view an archived webinar “Confined Spaces in Construction: The Big Picture,” for more information on the final rule.

In addition, ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓ has produced a along with several .