Which standard number covers construction rigging?

• A. 1926.251
• B. 1910.184
• C. 1910.180
• D. B30.5

Answer: (A)

On a construction jobsite, rigging is governed by the construction-specific OSHA standard 1926.251. This section lays out the requirements for rigging equipment, inspection, and safe procedures for attaching and lifting loads during construction work. It specifically addresses the practices and gear used in the field, ensuring loads are rigged correctly and safely.

The other standards come from different contexts. One pertains to general industry slings, another to crane-related topics outside the construction setting, and another is an ASME/industry crane standard. They don’t cover construction rigging on site in the same way, so they aren’t the standard you’d reference for construction rigging.