Which federal regulation governs asbestos exposure in construction settings?

• A. 29 CFR 1910.1001
• B. 29 CFR 1926.1200
• C. 29 CFR 1910.1000
• D. 29 CFR 1926.1101

Answer: (D)

Exposure to asbestos in construction is governed by the regulation that specifically covers asbestos work on construction sites. This rule is designed around the realities of construction: disturbing asbestos-containing materials, varying job durations, and the need for targeted controls to minimize fiber release. It sets requirements for work practices, engineering controls, respiratory protection, training, regulated areas, and medical surveillance when exposure could be significant. The other regulations address asbestos in general industry, or deal with broad exposure limits and labeling/communication, but they do not provide the construction-specific rules for handling asbestos. That construction-focused regulation is the one that applies here.