Fire Safety Guide Details Construction Worksite Precautions
The resource cites OSHA standards 1926.150 through 1926.157 for construction fire protection.
- By Danielle Naidu
- Sep 15, 2026
Construction employers and workers can use a new federal safety resource to identify fire hazards and review prevention measures before work begins.
The September 2026 publication from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) covers fire protection programs, hazard assessments, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and ventilation at construction sites.
The guide states that employers must develop fire protection programs and explain them to workers. Those programs should help workers identify and correct potential hazards.
Possible ignition and fuel sources include electrical wiring, portable heaters and heat produced by welding or other hot work. Flammable liquids, combustible materials and certain batteries can also create fire hazards.
NIOSH advises checking for working smoke alarms in areas under construction. Workers should know the locations of fire extinguishers and how to use the appropriate extinguisher class for each hazard. The guide addresses Class A, B, C and D fires, as well as combination extinguishers.
Flammable and combustible materials should be kept clear of heat and ignition sources. Work involving paints, solvents or other flammable materials should also have natural airflow or an employer-provided local exhaust ventilation system to remove fumes and vapors.
About the Author
Danielle Naidu is assistant editor for Security Today, Campus Security Today, Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Protection Online.