Yes. Under 1926.58, the COVID-19 requirements that apply to construction work are identical to those in 29 CFR 1910.501 Subpart U, so construction employers must follow the same Subpart U provisions as stated in 1926.58.
Look to the Subpart U requirements in 29 CFR 1910.501 because 1926.58 states that construction requirements are identical to Subpart U; read Subpart U for the full text of the rules that apply to construction work under 1926.58.
No. 1926.58 explicitly makes the construction COVID-19 requirements identical to 29 CFR 1910.501 Subpart U, so it does not create different or additional COVID-19 requirements beyond those in Subpart U.
Yes, employers must continue to follow OSHA’s general recordkeeping requirements in 29 CFR part 1904, but OSHA has stated it will not enforce certain COVID‑19 recordkeeping and reporting requirements from the withdrawn Healthcare ETS (29 CFR 1910.502) while that enforcement stay is in effect; see the OSHA memorandum at COVID-19 recordkeeping enforcement stay (Feb. 5, 2025) and note that 1926.58 directs construction employers to Subpart U at 29 CFR 1910.501.
OSHA has announced it will not enforce those specific COVID-19 recordkeeping and reporting requirements from the Healthcare ETS (29 CFR 1910.502) while the enforcement stay is in effect; see the OSHA memorandum COVID-19 recordkeeping enforcement stay (Feb. 5, 2025). Employers should still follow applicable recordkeeping obligations in [29 CFR part 1904] and comply with the COVID-19 controls that apply under 1926.58 via 29 CFR 1910.501.
You must follow all applicable OSHA standards; for COVID-19 controls 1926.58 points you to 29 CFR 1910.501 Subpart U, and other standards (for example, respiratory protection under [29 CFR 1910.134]) still apply where relevant—OSHA interpretations addressing respiratory issues (see the oxygen-deficient atmospheres letter) explain how those other standards operate alongside subject-specific rules; consult 1926.58 and the applicable standards such as 29 CFR 1910.134 as needed.
Construction employers in OSHA‑approved State‑plan states must follow their State plan’s COVID-19 requirements if the State plan has equal or more stringent rules; 1926.58 references the federal Subpart U (29 CFR 1910.501), but State plans can adopt different or more protective requirements—check your State plan for specific obligations and enforcement policies.
OSHA published that the construction requirements under 1926.58 are identical to Subpart U in the Federal Register action noted at [86 FR 61555, November 5, 2021], and the 1926.58 page itself links to the corresponding Subpart U provisions at 29 CFR 1910.501.
No; the OSHA memorandum on the recordkeeping enforcement stay explains that the OSHA Direction [DIR 2021-02 (CPL 02)], which guided inspections under the ETS, expired on June 28, 2022 and will be archived; see COVID-19 recordkeeping enforcement stay (Feb. 5, 2025) and follow the requirements in 1926.58 by consulting 29 CFR 1910.501 and current OSHA enforcement guidance.
First, identify the Subpart U provisions that fit your situation by reviewing 29 CFR 1910.501 Subpart U because 1926.58 makes the construction requirements identical to Subpart U; if you still need clarification, consult your OSHA regional office or your State plan office and document the decision process and the specific Subpart U provisions you relied on.
Only if the Subpart U requirements in 29 CFR 1910.501 require changes beyond your current program—1926.58 adopts Subpart U for construction, so employers should compare their existing COVID-19 policies to Subpart U and update written programs, training, and controls where Subpart U requires different or additional measures.