SAFETY TIPS
10 Most Frequently Cited Standards Violations
As gleaned from the OSHA web site, following are the 10 most frequently cited standards violations in fiscal 2010 that occurred following a Federal OSHA inspection:
- Scaffolding – 1926.451
OSHA Construction standard for scaffolds covering their: construction, erection, employment and safe use. - Fall Protection – 1926.501
OSHA Construction standards mandating the employer’s requirement to provide fall protection systems for employees working at described heights. - Hazard Communication – 1910.1200
This OSHA General Industry standard is more commonly referred to as the employee’s “Right to Know” standard. It ensures that all chemical substances that may be found in the workplace are cataloged and evaluated for employee exposure and that information is imparted to employees through program training and free access to Material Safety Data sheets. - Respiratory Protection – 1910.134
OSHA general Industry standard protecting employees from breathable hazards in the workplace. - Ladders – 1926-1053
OSHA Construction standard covering the employment and safe use of ladders. Also covers the construction and use of ladders built at the job-site. - Lockout/Tagout – 1910.147
Also known as “Control of Hazardous Energy” this General Industry standard mandates the complete shut-down and de-energization of equipment primarily during maintenance and repair operations to guard against unexpected start-up of equipment. - Electrical, Wiring Methods – 1910.305
General Industry standard covering: wiring methods, electrical components and equipment. - Powered Industrial Trucks – 1910.178
Also known as Forklift truck standards, this General Industry standard applies to all ‘specialty’ trucks (powered and unpowered) used in industry including: forklift trucks, pallet jacks, scissor lifts, and bucket trucks to name a few. The indicated standard covers all aspects of industrial truck use such as, driver training and licensing, inspection and repair requirements, and safe operating practices. - Electrical, General Requirements – 1910.303
General Industry standard covering: examination, installation and use of electrical equipment and components. - Machine Guarding – 1910.212
General Industry standard mandating the employment of one or more methods to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards found at the machine’s point of operation including nip points, rotating parts, chips and sparks.
Submitted by
Don Roman
Regulatory Compliance Consultants, Inc.
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