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OSHA's 10 Most Frequently Cited
Violations of 2007

Including links to training programs available through the National Safety Council

(OSHA's list covers the period of October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.)

TOTAL VIOLATIONS


Rank

Offense

Number Issued

1.

Scaffolding (1926.451 )
Compliance Training:
Construction sites

10,188

2.

Fall Protection (1926.501)
Compliance Training:
Construction sites

6,786

3.

Hazard Communication (1910.1200)
Compliance Training:
Hazard Communication

6,658

4.

Respiratory Protection (1910.134)
Compliance Training:
Respiratory Protection

4,113

5.

Lockout/Tagout (1910.147)
Compliance Training:
Lockout / Tagout

3,978

6.

Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178)
Compliance Training:
Powered Industrial Trucks
Coaching the Lift Truck Operator

3,478

7.

Electrical Wiring (1910.305)
Compliance Training:
Electrical Safety

3,192

8.

Ladders (1926.1053)
Compliance Training:
Construction sites

2,842

9.

Machine Guarding (1910.212)
Compliance Training:
Machine Guarding

2,749

10.

Electrical (1910.303 )
Compliance Training:
Electrical Safety

2,519

 

Additional OSHA Guidelines

Emergencies still happen in safe workplaces. Is yours prepared?

To make sure, OSHA released its Best Practices Guide: Fundamentals of a Workplace First-Aid Program designed to assist workplaces in meeting OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.151, which requires employers to have people at jobsites who are trained in first aid.

Motor vehicle crashes are the #1 cause of work-related injuries.

Have you thought about incorporating driver safety training programs into your workplace?OSHA has! Although it’s not mandated, OHSA recommends that companies employ a driversafety program with training. See OSHA’s Guidelines for Employers to Reduce Motor Vehicle Crashes.

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