OSHA's most cited standards

2008 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Standards

The annual Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) list of the most frequently cited standards is hot off the press. The agency annually reports the leading causes of workplace injuries during its fiscal year (October through September). This year, the 2008 "top 10" list of most frequently cited standards did not change significantly from 2007, as the top spots have remained relatively unchanged for the past several years. This stability is good news for risk managers and safety directors; it provides a compass as to where to focus safety efforts to protect both employees and the bottom line.

1. Scaffolding (construction) 29 CFR 1926.501
2. Hazard communication 29 CFR 1910.1200
3. Fall protection 29 CFR 1926.501
4. Respiratory protection 29 CFR 1910.134
5. Lockout/Tagout 29 CFR 1910.147
6. Electrical 29 CFR 1910.305
7. Powered industrial trucks 29 CFR 1910.178
8. Machine guarding 29 CFR 1910.212
9. Ladders (construction) 29 CFR 1926.1053
10. Electrical systems design 29 CFR 1910.303

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