The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, is charged with the enforcement of safety and health conditions of workers through the use of regulations published in the Code of Federal Regulations. OSHA regulations are published in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Part 1926 is designated for construction industry standards. This online certification course focuses on requirements described in OSHA 29 CFR 1926, Subpart W.

Introduction to Rollover Protective Safety

• History of ROPS in the United States
• Elements of ROPS Systems
• ROPS Testing
• Introduction to §1926, Subpart W
• Equipment Covered in §1926
• Manufacturing Dates Related to §1926
• General Requirements for Remounting and Labeling ROPS and Overhead Protection
• General Requirements for Labeling ROPS and Overhead Protection
• ROPS, Agriculture, and Construction
• Key Terms and Definitions
• Effectiveness of ROPS
• National ROPS Rebate Program