Two construction standards top list of OSHA FY 2009 citations
OSHA has published data on its most frequently cited standards, as well as penalty amounts, for fiscal year 2009 (October 2008 through September 2009). Two construction standards (scaffolding and fall protection) continue to rank at the top, both in terms of being cited and in highest penalties.
Top 10 most frequently cited standards:
Scaffolding, general requirements, construction (29 CFR 1926.451)
Fall protection, construction (29 CFR 1926.501)
Hazard communication standard, general industry (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Respiratory protection, general industry (29 CFR 1910.134)
Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout), general industry (29 CFR 1910.147)
Ladders, construction (29 CFR 1926.1053)
Powered industrial trucks, general industry (29 CFR 1910.178)
Electrical, wiring methods, components and equipment, general industry (29 CFR 1910.305)
Electrical systems design, general requirements, general industry (29 CFR 1910.303)
Machines, general requirements, general industry (29 CFR 1910.212)
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