The following is a link to the list of the top 10 most frequently cited standards following inspections of worksites by federal OSHA. OSHA publishes this list to alert employers about these commonly cited standards so they can take steps to find and fix recognized hazards addressed in these and other standards before OSHA shows up. Far too many preventable injuries and illnesses occur in the workplace. United Alliance Services Corporation has over 70 OSHA courses to address the majority of these most frequently cited standards, and assist you and your employer to prevent these common accidents and injuries on the job.
The following were the top 10 most frequently cited standards in fiscal year 2010 (October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010):
Scaffolding, general requirements, construction (29 CFR 1926.451) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
Fall protection, construction (29 CFR 1926.501) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
Hazard communication standard, general industry (29 CFR 1910.1200) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
Ladders, construction (29 CFR 1926.1053) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
Respiratory protection, general industry (29 CFR 1910.134) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout), general industry (29 CFR 1910.147) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
Electrical, wiring methods, components and equipment, general industry (29 CFR 1910.305) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
Powered industrial trucks, general industry (29 CFR 1910.178) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
Electrical systems design, general requirements, general industry (29 CFR 1910.303) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
Machines, general requirements, general industry (29 CFR 1910.212) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
The following are the standards for which OSHA assessed the highest penalties in fiscal year 2010 (October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010):
Fall protection, construction (29 CFR 1926.501) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
Electrical, general requirements, construction (29 CFR 1926.403) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
Safety training and education, construction (29 CFR 1910.21) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout), general industry (29 CFR 1910.147) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
Machines, general requirements, general industry (29 CFR 1910.212) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
General duty clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act)
Excavations, requirements for protective systems, construction (29 CFR 1926.652) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
Lead, general industry (29 CFR 1910.1025) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
Grain handling facilities (29 CFR 1910.272) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
Ladders, construction (29 CFR 1926.1053) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
For more detailed information, visit Frequently Cited OSHA Standards. This site will show you how to generate a report on the most frequently cited federal or state OSHA standards by your SIC code and the number of employees in your establishment.