Numerous OSHA standards mandatorily necessitate that employers train their employees in the health and safety 
aspects of their respective jobs. OSHA standards also mandate maintaining a proper workplace environment which is in compliance with the preset guidelines. Nevertheless, many people often have apprehensions about the entire structure that goes around the OSHA compliance mechanism. This includes implementing planning for workplace emergency plans, flooring, walls and windows, first aid, inventories, job training and more.
We have compiled a list of most cited OSHA violations for the year 2016. Employers are encouraged to abate hazards before an OSHA inspection and, more importantly, before a worker gets hurt:-
- Fall Protection – general requirements: Total Violations 7,402
This standard outlines where fall protection is required, which systems are appropriate for given situations, the proper construction and installation of safety systems and the proper supervision of employees to prevent falls. It is designed to protect employees on walking/working surfaces (horizontal or vertical) with an unprotected side or edge above 6 feet.
- Hazard Communication: Total violations 5,681.
The standard addresses chemical hazards – both those chemicals produced in the workplace and those imported into the workplace. It also governs the communication of those hazards to workers.
- Scaffolding: Total violations 4,681.
This standard covers general safety requirements for scaffolding which should be designed by a qualified person and constructed and loaded in accordance with that design. Employers are bound to protect construction works from falls and falling objects while working on or near scaffolding at heights of 10 feet or higher.
- Respiratory protection: Total violations 3,626.
This standard directs employers in establishing or maintaining a respiratory protection program. It lists requirements for program administration, worksite specific procedures, respirator selection, employee training, fit testing, medical evaluation, respirator cleaning, maintenance and repair.
- Lockout/Tagout: Total violations 3,308.
This standard outlines minimum performance requirements for the control of hazardous energy during servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment.
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