Develop A Robust Safety Plan To Prevent Common OSHA Violations For 2020
The following is a list of the top 10 most frequently cited standards following inspections of worksites by federal OSHA.
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Description
1
Fall Protection, General Requirements
Fall protection must be provided at 4-ft. in general industry.
2
Hazard Communication
Comply with chemical hazard communication requirements.
3
Scaffolds, General Requirements
Protect employees from falls of 10-ft. or higher.
4
Lockout/Tagout
Control hazardous energy during service and maintenance of machines and equipment.
5
Respiratory Protection
Establish or maintain a respiratory protection program with requirements for worksite specific procedures, training, fit testing, respirator use, cleaning, maintenance and repair.
6
Ladders
Provide training to minimize fall hazards.
7
Powered Industrial Trucks
Require operator training and evaluation to avoid accidents.
8
Fall Protection, Training
Require a training program for each employee exposed to fall hazards.
9
Machine Guarding
Warn operators and other employees about machinery hazards.
10
Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment, Eye and Face Protection
Provide PPE to workers exposed to eye or face hazards.