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As of January 2026, the regulatory landscape for Texas contractors has shifted. OSHA has implemented the 2026 inflation-adjusted penalty schedule, making paperwork errors more expensive than ever before. ZeroGap Compliance monitors these shifts in real-time to ensure your manual is never a liability.
As of January 2026, the regulatory landscape for Texas contractors has shifted. OSHA has implemented the 2026 inflation-adjusted penalty schedule, making paperwork errors more expensive than ever before. ZeroGap Compliance monitors these shifts in real-time to ensure your manual is never a liability.
The 2026 Penalty Schedule
Jan 1, 2026
OSHA civil penalties have reached record highs this year. A single 'Serious' violation now carries a maximum penalty of
OSHA civil penalties have reached record highs this year. A single 'Serious' violation now carries a maximum penalty of
16,550∗∗.For∗∗′Willful′or′Repeat′∗∗ violations,contractors are looking at a staggering
16,550∗∗.For∗∗′Willful′or′Repeat′∗∗ violations,contractors are looking at a staggering
16,550∗∗.For∗∗′Willful′or′Repeat′
16,550∗∗.For∗∗′Willful′or′Repeat′
violations, contractors are looking at a staggering
violations, contractors are looking at a staggering
165,500+ per occurrence.
165,500+ per occurrence.
Our mission is to identify these 'Gap' risks in your safety manual and field procedures before an inspector arrives. In a high-hazard industry like roofing or electrical, 'hope' is not a safety strategy.
Our mission is to identify these 'Gap' risks in your safety manual and field procedures before an inspector arrives. In a high-hazard industry like roofing or electrical, 'hope' is not a safety strategy.
Fall Protection (Subpart M) Focus
Fall Protection (Subpart M) Focus
January, 2026
For Texas roofing and general contractors, Subpart M remains the #1 source of heavy fines. OSHA’s 2026 emphasis programs are specifically targeting fall protection systems, harness inspections, and guardrail compliance.
Most manuals are outdated regarding the new 2025/2026 certification requirements for safety nets and anchorage points. If your manual hasn't been updated since 2023, you are likely non-compliant.
New 2026 Heat & Reporting Standards
January, 2026
The 2026 Federal Heat Standard is now in full effect for Texas job sites. This requires a specific, written Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (HIIPP).
The 2026 Federal Heat Standard is now in full effect for Texas job sites. This requires a specific, written Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (HIIPP).
Furthermore, the 8-hour fatality reporting rule (OSHA 1904) is being strictly enforced with 'Zero Tolerance.' If your manual still lists a 24-hour window for fatalities, you are sitting on an automatic 'Willful' violation fine.
Furthermore, the 8-hour fatality reporting rule (OSHA 1904) is being strictly enforced with 'Zero Tolerance.' If your manual still lists a 24-hour window for fatalities, you are sitting on an automatic 'Willful' violation fine.
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