osha federal standards october 1, 2011 – september 30, 2012

OSHA Most Frequently

Cited SeriousViolations

OSHA Federal StandardsOctober 1, 2011 – September 30, 2012

CONSTRUCTION – FY 2012

Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012

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1926.


501(b)(13)

501(b)(1)

1053(b)(1)

503(a)(1)

102(a)(1)

100(a)

501(b)(10)

451(g)(1)

453(b)(2)(v)

652(a)(1)

4098

1776

1765

1663

1285

1266

1023

1004

944

746

M

M

X

M

E

E

M

L

L

P

Fall Protection – Residential Construction

Fall Protection – Unprotected Sides & Edges

Portable ladders not extended 3 feet above landingFall Protection – Training

Eye and Face Protection

Head Protection

Fall Protection – Roofing Work on Low-sloped RoofsScaffolds – Fall Protection

Aerial lifts – Fall Protection

Excavations – Cave-in Protection

Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations in Construction

2

1926 Overall MFC


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1926.


20(b)(2)

21(b)(2)

20(b)(1)

25(a)

28(a)

710

522

513

157

107

Subpart CGeneral Safety & Health (1926.20 - 35)

3

Employee training programs

Housekeeping

Personal Protective Equipment – Employer responsibility

Initiate and maintain accident prevention programs

Inspections by a competent person


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62(d)(1)(i)

50(g)

62(d)(1)(iii)

25(a)

50(d)(1)

66

44

34

32

25

Subpart DOccupational Health & Environmental Controls (1926.50 - 66)

4

First aid training

First aid supplies

Lead exposure assessment

Emergency eyewash/shower

Lead – Representative personal sampling


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102(a)(1)

100(a)

95(a)

96

102(a)(2)

1285

1266

359

15

14

Subpart EPersonal Protective & Life Saving Equipment (1926.95 - 107)

5

Foot Protection

Required eye & face protection – ANSI requirements

Eye and face protection

Head protection

PPE – Provided, used & maintained


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1926.


150(c)(1)(viii)

150(c)(1)(i)

150(c)(1)(vi)

150(c)(1)(iv)

152(e)(4)

48

40

26

24

22Flammable/combustible liquids – Dispensing units protected

Portable fire extinguishers inspected periodically and maintained

Fire extinguisher provided per 3000 sq ft of building area

Extinguishers with 50ft of 5 Gallons of Flammable/Combustible Liquids

Subpart FFire Protection & Prevention (1926.150 - 159)

6

2A Fire extinguishers per each floor in Multistory buildings


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200(g)(2)

200(g)(1)

201(a)

61

31

19

Subpart GSigns, Signals & Barricades (1926.200 - 203)

7

Traffic control signs/devices

Traffic signs at points of hazard

Flaggers - Signaling


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252(a)

251(a)(1)

251(b)(1)

251(e)(8)

251(a)(2)(i)

30

29

17

15

12

Subpart HMaterials Handling, Storage, Use & Disposal (1926.250 - 252)

8

Synthetic web slings – Removal from service

General rigging equipment identification

Exterior drop chutes

Rigging equipment inspection & removal from service

Welded alloy steel chain sling identification


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300(b)(1)

304(f)

300(b)(2)

304(d)

304(i)(1)

117

71

56

53

47

Subpart ITools: Hand & Power (1926.300 - 307)

9

Guarding of portable circular saws

Guarding of rip saws

Tools designed for guards – Guards in place

Woodworking tools – ANSI requirements

Guarding of rotating/moving parts


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350(a)(10)

350(a)(9)

352(d)

351(b)(4)

350(a)(1)

46

43

24

23

8

Subpart JWelding & Cutting (1926.350 -354)

10

Cables needing repair

Valve protection caps in-place and secured

Oxygen cylinder storage

Cylinders secured upright

Fire extinguishing equipment in area


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Subpart KElectrical (1926.400 - 449)

11

404(f)(6)

404(b)(1)(i)

405(g)(2)(iv)

416(e)(1)

403(b)(2)

390

256

251

237

223

Worn/frayed cords and cables

Equipment installation and use

Grounding path

Ground fault protection

Flexible cord strain relief


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Subpart LScaffolds (1926.450 - 454)

12

451(g)(1)

453(b)(2)(v)

451(e)(1)

451(b)(1)

454(a)

1004

944

839

724

577

Full planking

Training for scaffold users

Fall protection

Aerial lifts – Fall protection

Safe access


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501(b)(13)

501(b)(1)

503(a)(1)

501(b)(10)

501(b)(11)

4098

1776

1663

1024

667

Subpart MFall Protection (1926.500 - 503)

13

Roofing work on low-sloped roofs

Roofing work on steep roofs

Residential construction

Unprotected sides & edges

Fall hazard training


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552(a)(1)

552(b)(5)(ii)

15

3

Subpart NHelicopters, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors (1926.550 - 556)

14

Instructions posted on cars & platforms

Hoist car enclosure


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602(c)(1)(vi)

602(c)(1)(i)

602(d)

600(a)(3)(i)

602(c)(1)(viii)(A)

63

53

40

22

20

Subpart OMotor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, & Marine Operations (1926.600 - 606)

15

Industrial Trucks ANSI B56.1-1969 requirements

Blocking/cribbing of suspended equipment

Safety platform secured to carriage or forks

Emergency eyewash/shower

Industrial truck operator training


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Subpart PExcavations (1926.650 - 652)

16

652(a)(1)

652(c)(2)

652(j)(2)

651(k)(1)

651(k)(2)

746

349

270

229

72

Competent person – Inspections

Competent Person – Inspection and employee removal

Cave-in protection

Safe egress

Protection from falling/rolling materials and equipment


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701(b)

703(a)(2)

706(b)

171

8

5

Subpart QConcrete & Masonry Construction(1926.700 - 706)

17

Reinforcing steel guarding

Lockout/tagout of bulk cement storage facilities

Masonry wall bracing


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Subpart RSteel Erection (1926.750 - 761)

18

760(a)(1)

761(b)

760(b)(3)

754(a)

760(d)(1)

193

39

16

10

9

Structural stability during erection processes

Fall Protection equipment criteria

Protection from fall hazards

Fall hazard training

Fall protection for connection


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Subpart TDemolition (1926.850 - 860)

19

850(a)

850(g)

850(c)

852(a)

850(e)

66

7

7

6

6

Not dropping materials outside exterior walls

Testing for hazardous materials prior to demolition operations

Engineering survey prior to demolition operations

Wall openings protected

Control of utilities prior to demolition operations


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Subpart XLadders (1926.1050 - 1060)

20

1053(b)(1)

1053(b)(4)

1060(a)

1053(b)(13)

1051(a)

1765

450

352

289

191

Using top step as a step

Stairway or ladder provided for 19 inch break in elevation

Portable ladder – 3 feet above landing surface

Appropriate use

Training program


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Subpart ZToxic & Hazardous Substances (1926.1100 - 1152)

21

1101(f)(2)(i)

1101(k)(9)(i)

1101(e)(1)

1101(f)(1)(i)

1101(i)(1)

60

44

39

37

27

Asbestos – Exposure monitoring

Asbestos – Employer provided protective clothing

Asbestos – Exposure assessment by a competent person

Asbestos – Training program

Asbestos – Class I, II, and III work in regulated area


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Subpart CCCranes and Derricks in Construction (1926.1400 - 1442)

22

1412(f)(1)

1428(a)(3)

1408(a)(2)

1425(c)(3)

1412(e)(3)(i)

26

15

12

9

9

Hooks – Self-closing latches

Documentation of monthly inspections

Equipment inspection every 12 months

Documentation of signaling qualification

Determination of equipment working radius

osha federal standards october 1, 2011 – september 30, 2012

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subpart standard

subpart p excavations

protection prevention

subpart g signs

foot protection

subpart n helicopters

subpart j welding

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