Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-10.12

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 875-10.12 - Construction work

(1)Standards. The standards prescribed in 875-Chapter 26 are adopted as occupational safety and health standards and shall apply, according to the provisions thereof, to every employment and place of employment of every employee engaged in construction work. Each employer shall protect the employment and places of employment of each employee engaged in construction work by complying with the provisions of 875-Chapter 26.

(2)Definition. For the purpose of this rule, "construction work" means work for construction, alteration, or repair including painting and redecorating, and where applicable, the erection of new electrical transmission and distribution lines and equipment, and the alteration, conversion, and improvement of the existing transmission and distribution lines and equipment. This incorporation by reference of 875-Chapter 26 (Part 1926) is not intended to include references to interpretative rules having relevance to the application of the construction safety Act, but having no relevance to the application of Iowa Code chapter 88.