The following were the top 10 most frequently cited standards in fiscal year
2008 (October 2007 through September 2008):
- Scaffolding, general requirements, construction (29 CFR 1926.451)
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- Fall protection, construction (29 CFR 1926.501)
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- Hazard communication standard, general industry (29 CFR 1910.1200)
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- Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout), general industry (29 CFR 1910.147)
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- Respiratory protection, general industry (29 CFR 1910.134)
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- Electrical, wiring methods, components and equipment, general industry (29 CFR 1910.305)
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- Powered industrial trucks, general industry (29 CFR 1910.178)
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- Ladders, construction (29
CFR 1926.1053) [related topic page]
- Machines, general requirements, general industry (29 CFR 1910.212)
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- Electrical systems design, general requirements, general industry (29
CFR 1910.303) [related topic page]
The following are the standards for which OSHA assessed the highest penalties
in fiscal year 2008 (October 2007 through September 2008):
- Fall protection, construction (29 CFR 1926.501)
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- Scaffolding, general requirements, construction (29 CFR 1926.451)
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- Electrical,
hazardous (classified) locations (29
CFR 1910.307) [related
topic page]
- Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout), general industry (29 CFR 1910.147)
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- Excavations, requirements for protective systems, construction (29 CFR 1926.652)
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topics page]
- Machines, general requirements, general industry (29 CFR 1910.212)
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- General duty clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act)
- Powered industrial trucks, general industry (29 CFR 1910.178)
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- Walking-working surfaces, general requirements (29
CFR 1910.22) [related
topic page]
- Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals (29
CFR 1910.119) [related
topic page]
For more detailed information, visit
Frequently Cited OSHA Standards.
At that site, you can 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.
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