Listed below are the Top 10 Safety Violations cited by OSHA in 2007, as well as links to training programs available through Arizona Chapter National Safety Council that will help prevent these occurences in your organization. (OSHA's list covers the period of October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.)
TOTAL VIOLATIONS
|
Rank |
Offense |
Number Issued |
|
1. |
Scaffolding (1926.451 ) |
10,188 |
|
2. |
Fall Protection (1926.501) |
6,786 |
|
3. |
Hazard Communication (1910.1200) |
6,658 |
|
4. |
Respiratory Protection (1910.134) |
4,113 |
|
5. |
Lockout/Tagout (1910.147) |
3,978 |
|
6. |
Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178) |
3,478 |
|
7. |
Electrical Wiring (1910.305) |
3,192 |
|
8. |
Ladders (1926.1053) |
2,842 |
|
9. |
Machine Guarding (1910.212) |
2,749 |
|
10. |
Electrical (1910.303 ) |
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.
