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2016 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Violations

Dec 12, 2016 6:30:00 AM

OSHA_2015.jpgEach year OSHA releases the 10 most frequently cited standards. Many of the same standards have found themselves on this list in recent years. For the sixth year in a row, Fall Protection (Standard 1926.501) tops the lists. And the only change from 2015 to 2016 is the Machine Guarding and Electrical Wiring swapped spots. 

Are you taking proper precautions to avoid these hazards in your facility and promote workplace safety?

To see the 2015 list, please click here.

Top Most Cited OSHA Violations For 2016

1

Fall Protection (Construction)

Violations: 6,906

1926.501

2

Hazard Communication

Violations: 5,665

 1910.1200  

3

 

Scaffolding
(Construction)

Violations: 3,900

 1926.451  

4

 

Respiratory
Protection

Violations: 3,573

 1910.134  

5

 

Lockout/
Tagout

Violations: 3,406

 1910.147  

6

 

Powered
Industrial
Trucks

Violations: 2,855

 1910.178

7

Ladders
(Construction)

Violations: 2,625

1926.1053  

8

MACHINE
GUARDING

VIOLATIONS: 2,448

 1910.212

9

 

ELECTRICAL,
WIRING METHODS

VIOLATIONS: 1,937

1910.305

10

 

Electrical,
General
Requirements

Violations: 1,704

 1910.303

 

Standard rank and number of violations data is from Safety & Health Magazine

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Gary Clark

Written by Gary Clark

Gary is the Loss Prevention Manager at Gibson, specializing in risk management techniques and loss prevention services for business clients. His responsibilities include oversight of the Loss Prevention team, providing them with guidance and support for achieving the strategic goals of the agency and clients. In addition, Gary is responsible for leading ongoing staff training, recruiting efforts, and monitoring service quality and timeliness. Read Gary's Full Bio