Here’s What They’re Looking For – 04/26/2021

Safety E-QuickTips

U.S. Compliance Systems, Inc.

Monday April 26, 2021

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Here’s What They’re Looking For

Every year OSHA publishes the top 10 most frequently cited standards. Here they are for the fiscal year 2020 (October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020).

This top 10 list includes with links to some topic and fact sheets that you may find helpful

1. Fall Protection, construction (29 CFR 1926.501) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
2. Hazard Communication Standard, general industry (29 CFR 1910.1200) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
3. Respiratory Protection, general industry (29 CFR 1910.134) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
4. Scaffolding, general requirements, construction (29 CFR 1926.451) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
5. Ladders, construction (29 CFR 1926.1053) [OSHA Fact Sheet Extension Ladders] [OSHA Fact Sheet Step Ladders]
6. Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout), general industry (29 CFR 1910.147) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
7. Powered Industrial Trucks, general industry (29 CFR 1910.178) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
8. Fall Protection–Training Requirements (29 CFR 1926.503) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
9. Eye and Face Protection (29 CFR 1926.102) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]
10. Machinery and Machine Guarding, general requirements (29 CFR 1910.212) [related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page]

I hope you take a good look at the top 10 most frequently cited standards and see if any of the cited standards relate to the work your company performs. Click on the related safety topic or fact sheet and see how you can protect yourself and others from the hazards.

Employee QuickTip

Although you may not be personally concerned about OSHA citations your company might receive, these cited OSHA standards can also help you better understand the hazards you face out in the workplace. The more you understand about the hazards you may come in contact with at work, the safer you can perform your work.

Employer/Management QuickTip

OSHA citations can be costly for the company bottom line and the company’s reputation. By understanding what OSHA inspectors are looking for, it not only helps you protect your company from costly citations, it also helps you protect your employees from accidents in the workplace.

You really should check out the safety topics and fact sheets.

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Thanks for Reading and Please – Stay Healthy and Work Safe.