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The following is a list of the top 10 most frequently cited standards following inspections of worksites by federal OSHA.

wdt_ID	No	Img	Hazard	Description
1	1		Fall Protection, General Requirements	Fall protection must be provided at 4-ft. in general industry.
2	2		Respiratory Protection	Establish or maintain a respiratory protection program with requirements for worksite specific procedures, training, fit testing, respirator use, cleaning, maintenance and repair.
3	3		Ladders	Provide training to minimize fall hazards.
4	4		Hazard Communication	Comply with chemical hazard communication requirements.
5	5		Scaffolds, General Requirements	Protect employees from falls of 10-ft. or higher.
6	6		Fall Protection, Training	Require a training program for each employee exposed to fall hazards.
7	7		Lockout/Tagout	Control hazardous energy during service and maintenance of machines and equipment.
8	8		Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment, Eye and Face Protection	Provide PPE to workers exposed to eye or face hazards.
9	9		Powered Industrial Trucks	Require operator training and evaluation to avoid accidents.
10	10		Machine Guarding	Warn operators and other employees about machinery hazards.

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